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TB12SE/TB12PE TUFFTRUK POWER BUGGY• OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/01/22) — PAGE 23

THROTTLE ADJUSTMENT

1.  Using a small flat blade screw driver, rotate the shaft 

on the potentiometer 

fully

 counterclockwise.

2.  Fully engage the deadman control lever, then fully 

squeeze the forward speed control lever.

3.  Verify that a 4mm gap (Figure 22) exist between the 

throttle arm and the stop screw. Adjust if necessary.

4.  With the deadman lever held down and the forward 

speed lever still fully engaged, turn the potentiometer 

adjustment screw slowly clockwise until the motor 

clicks

. Verify that the wheels rotate forward. slowly.

5.  Tighten the nut (Figure 21

H

) that secures the output 

shaft of the potentiometer to the throttle arm.

6.  Remove support blocks, and reinstall control panel.

Figure 22. Throttle Arm Gap (4 MM)

 NOTICE

Ensure when the forward speed lever is released the 

motor dis-engages the drive before the potentiometer 

arm makes contact with the stop screw.

THROTTLE

BRACKET

THROTTLE

ARM

STOP

SCREW

4 MM

GAP

FREE-WHEELING

In the event the buggy needs to be moved with the electric 

motors 

OFF 

or not working

please follow the procedure 

below:
1.  Turn ignition key to the

 ON

 position (Figure 23).

2. 

Push

 upwards and 

hold 

the brake bypass momentary 

switch (Figure 23).

Figure 23. Brake Bypass Momentary Switch

3.  The buggy can now be moved.

 NOTICE

Battery must be 

sufficiently charged

 in order for the 

brake bypass switch to operate.

2

230v / 110v

50Hz / 60Hz

1

ELECTRONIC BRAKE

MOMENTARY OVERRIDE 

SWITCH

MAINTENANCE

Summary of Contents for TuffTruk EB500

Page 1: ...ication or associated parts manual visit our website at www multiquip com OPERATION MANUAL THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES MODEL TB12SE TB12PE EB500 WALK BEHIND POWER BUGGY 24VDC...

Page 2: ...alk Behind Power Buggy Safety Information 3 6 Specifications Buggy 7 Specifications Electric Motor 8 Noise And Vibration 9 Dimensions 10 General Information 11 Components 12 13 Inspection 14 15 Operat...

Page 3: ...al injury GENERAL SAFETY CAUTION NEVER operate this equipment without proper protective clothing shatterproof glasses respiratory protection hearing protection steel toed boots and other protective de...

Page 4: ...ace over which you will travel Look for holes drop offs and obstacles Look for rough and weak spots on docks ramps or floor ALWAYS Look for oil spills wet spots and slippery surfaces Look for soft soi...

Page 5: ...ne in proper running condition Fix damage to machine and replace any broken parts immediately The entireTuffTruk tub shroud wheels etc should be cleaned after every use Make sure there is no buildup o...

Page 6: ...underneath wheel to prevent rolling DO NOT use the TuffTruk to transport people When transporting the TuffTruk on a truck or trailer know the overall height to avoid contacting overhead obstructions s...

Page 7: ...ive 24 VDC Electric Motor Speed Forward Up to 4 0 mph 6 43 km h Speed Reverse Up to 1 5 mph 2 42 km h Steering Radius Outside Dia 56 in 1 422 mm Brake System Dead Man Handle Dump Control Mechanical Du...

Page 8: ...MER Type Permanent Magnet DC Electric Motor Speed Control Method Curtis 1228 Controller Starting Method Electric Max RPM No Load 2900 Input Voltage 24 VDC Wattage 750 X 2 1500W Poles 4 Protection Clas...

Page 9: ...obtained using the operating condition of the machine that generates the most repeatable but highest values in accordance with the applicable standards for the machine 3 Per EU Directive 2002 44 EC th...

Page 10: ...s Table 4 Dimensions Reference Letter Dimension in mm A 34 20 869 B 16 50 419 C 70 30 1 786 D 41 90 1 064 E 39 20 995 F 10 9 277 G 7 40 188 H 28 60 726 I 53 0 1 340 J 33 40 848 K 5 50 140 L 33 40 848...

Page 11: ...del 1229 Speed Controller ECU This controller provides functional and directional control of theTuffTruk buggy It allows the buggy to start and stop or move in a forward or reverse direction This cont...

Page 12: ...GE 12 TB12SE TB12PETUFFTRUK POWER BUGGY OPERATION MANUAL REV 0 04 01 22 COMPONENTS 1 4 5 6 11 12 17 13 14 3 2 9 8 18 7 15 16 19 22 23 24 21 20 25 10 Figure 2 TuffTruk Walk Behind Power Buggy Component...

Page 13: ...tor controller to release the brake Microswitch is located inside handle 11 Dump Control Lever Push the lever forward to place the tub in the dump position vertical 12 Free Wheel Brake Bypass Switch M...

Page 14: ...the battery cables CAUTION NEVER disable or disconnect the emergency stop switch It is provided for operator safety Injury may result if it is disabled disconnected or improperly maintained CAUTION AL...

Page 15: ...k and make sure that the power buggy s steering turns freely and that there is no binding This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial start up of the unit It is extremely importan...

Page 16: ...he motor controller J1 3 to release the brake 2 230v 110v 50Hz 60Hz 1 EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH 2 230v 110v 50Hz 60Hz 1 IGNITION SWITCH BATTERY GAUGE LOW BATTERY LEVEL DIAGNOSTIC GAUGE Figure 7 Deadman Le...

Page 17: ...cessary to determine the grade of the path TheTB11G E buggies can travel up or down slopes not exceeding 25 Figure 12 DO NOT travel on steeper slopes To determine the grade of your path of travel use...

Page 18: ...uk A B TUB BUCKET DUMPING 1 To place the tub in the dump position Figure 14 pull back on the dump lever and release The tub will automatically rotate to the vertical position and dump its contents Fig...

Page 19: ...ease the RED deadman lever and come to a complete stop Brake is now set 2 Place the ignition switch in the OFF position 3 Block wheels if on a slope or incline EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN 1 Push the EMERGENCY...

Page 20: ...2 MAINTENANCE Table 5 Power Buggy Maintenance Schedule Check Item OPERATION DAILY Periodic Maintenance Interval Every 25 Hrs Every 50 Hrs Every 100 125 Hrs Every 200 Hrs Tub Clean X X Tub For Cracks D...

Page 21: ...owerinthisstand bymode battery fully charged and maintains the batteries at full charge and extends battery life OFF IGNITION SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH PUSH 3 Remove the battery charger power cable...

Page 22: ...the FWD REV cable Figure 21D away from throttle bracket 8 Remove the two bolts Figure 21E that secure the throttle bracket to the frame 9 Loosen the nut Figure 21F that secures the potentiometer to th...

Page 23: ...ures the output shaft of the potentiometer to the throttle arm 6 Remove support blocks and reinstall control panel Figure 22 Throttle Arm Gap 4 MM NOTICE Ensure when the forward speed lever is release...

Page 24: ...and 2 Torque all lug nuts Figure 25 in sequence DO NOT torque the wheel lug nuts all the way down Tighten each lug nut in 3 separate passes as defined byTable 6 CAUTION DO NOT attempt to repair or mod...

Page 25: ...he tub by yourself TUB TIPPING BRACKET MAINTENANCE 4 With two people lift the tub and tipping bracket onto the chassis Figure 29 Make sure the tipping bracket pivot bar rests within the tipping slots...

Page 26: ...cured firmly under the tub catch Figure 31 Adjust the tub catch if necessary LOCKING LEVER Figure 31 Tub Latch TUFFTRUK BUGGY STORAGE For storage of the buggy for over 30 days the following is recomme...

Page 27: ...onnectors should be free of corrosion Make sure battery cable post or eyelet connectors are tight to avoid arcing Charging Guidelines When the batteries have been discharged to full as indicated on th...

Page 28: ...ervisor SW 4 Fault 76 Driver 5 Overcurrent 2 PLD Clock Fail 30 Supervisor SW 5 Fault 77 Driver 6 Fault 9 Calibration Reset 31 Supervisor KSI Voltage Fault 78 Driver 6 Overcurrent 10 Main Brake Driver...

Page 29: ...Main contactor fault failed to close Replace contactor 33 Supervisor DIR check fault Program issue If fault is on an external signal check that signal first If no problem with the external signal lik...

Page 30: ...WD REV speed signal intermittent Check or replace 5K ohm potentiometer Difficult to steer Low tire pressure Check tire pressure Defective damper or steering rod Check or replace damper or steering rod...

Page 31: ...TB12SE TB12PETUFFTRUK POWER BUGGY OPERATION MANUAL REV 0 04 01 22 PAGE 31 NOTES...

Page 32: ...PAGE 32 TB12SE TB12PETUFFTRUK POWER BUGGY OPERATION MANUAL REV 0 04 01 22 ELECTRONIC COMPONENT LOCATOR 2 230v 110v 50Hz 60Hz 1 A D B C P H M J Y V I C1 G O B1 A1 Z N K W S E U X R Q F L T...

Page 33: ...9 MOTOR CONTROLLER BLK WHT GRN GND CONNECT TO 120 VAC POWER SOURCE BLK YEL F BLK WHT K1 1 K1 2 M WHT J1 J1 0 5V IN NOTES BLUE SQUARE WHITE LETTERING DENOTES INTER CONNECTIONS POINTS BLACK CIRCLE WHITE...

Page 34: ...ct at the time of approval for printing Illustrations descriptions references and technical data contained in this manual are for guidance only and may not be considered as binding Multiquip Inc reser...

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