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Solo Technical Manual SK74484/1
Chapter 1:
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7.2
Weekly Checks
Throttle
: Put the throttle to the full speed forward position and
switch the vehicle on. The vehicle should not move. To show you
that you have switched the vehicle on with the throttle already
pushed, a TruCharge type status indicator will “ripple” up and
down, whereas a single bulb (or LED) type status indicator will
flash rapidly.
If the vehicle does move, contact your service agent.
Parking brake
: This test should be carried out on a level surface
with at least one meter clear space around the vehicle:
i)
Switch the vehicle on.
ii)
Check that the status indicator remains on, or flashes
slowly, after half a second.
iii)
Start to drive the vehicle slowly in the forwards
direction until you hear the parking brake operate.
The vehicle may start to move.
iv)
Immediately release the throttle. You must be able to
hear the parking brake operate within a few seconds.
v)
Repeat the test in the reverse direction.
Cables and connectors:
Check that all connectors on the vehicle
are securely mated, and ensure that all cables are free from damage.
7.3
Servicing
To ensure continued satisfactory service, we suggest you have your
vehicle and control system inspected by your service agent after a
period of one year from commencement of service. Contact your
service agent for details when the inspection is due.
8.0
Status Indication
Depending on the vehicle, the status indicator may be a single bulb
(or LED) or a TruCharge battery gauge and diagnostics display.
Both types indicate the status of the controller. See section 10 for
more details of TruCharge battery gauge.