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1: Vehicle Specifications

48U-2-DC-ADS

 48U-HA1-DC-

ADS (Curtis Cab)

72U-2-AC

72U-HA1-AC-ADS 

(Curtis Cab)

Passengers

2

Battery System

Eight 6 V batteries, Trojan T-105

Twelve 6 V batteries, Trojan T-105

Motor Power

6.7 hp Advanced DC motor

10 hp AC motor

Controller Power

350 A Curtis programmable controller

550 A Curtis programmable controller

Top Speed

19.5 mph (20-25 mph if street legal)

Total Load Capacity

2200 lbs

2200 lbs

2200 lbs

2200 lbs

Dimensions

137” x 55” x 76”

(L x W x H) 

137” x 57” x 74”

(L x W x H)

137” x 55” x 76”

(L x W x H) 

137” x 57” x 74”

(L x W x H)

Box Dimensions

83” x 54” x 10” (L x W x H)

Weight w/ Batteries

2050 lbs

2460 lbs

2300 lbs

2710 lbs

Ground Clearance

5”

Turning Radius

13 ft

Wheel Base

67”

Top Climbing Grade

20%

Body Material

Steel

Front Suspension

Independent, coil over shock

Rear Suspension

Leaf spring and shock

Steering System

Rack and pinion

Brake System

Four-wheel hydraulic

Tire Size

155R12C, 8-ply DOT

Tire Pressure

65 psi

Wheel Type

12” steel

Cab

Open cab with 

canvas top

Solid doors with 

slide-open win-

dows

Open cab with 

canvas top

Solid doors with 

slide-open win-

dows

Windshield

Plexiglass

AS1, DOT automo-

tive windshield

Plexiglass

AS1, DOT automo-

tive windshield

Drive Train

Direct rear drive

Voltage Reducer

20 A, 48 V to 12 V reducer included

20 A, 72 V to 12 V reducer included

Warranty

One year bumper-to-bumper warranty, less wear items

Two year Trojan battery warranty, based on date code

Summary of Contents for 48U-2-DC-ADS

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual and Service Guide U Series 48U 2 DC ADS 72U 2 AC 48U HA1 DC ADS Cab by Curtis and 72U HA1 AC ADS Cab by Curtis...

Page 2: ...instructions will help you to obtain maximum enjoyment from your new Star EV If you have any questions about the operation or maintenance of your U Series please consult your Star EV dealer Read and...

Page 3: ...trols Operational Process Rules for safe operation Maintenance Battery maintenance Transmission maintenance Motor maintenance Controller maintenance Lubrication General maintenance notes Table of Cont...

Page 4: ...s 2050 lbs 2460 lbs 2300 lbs 2710 lbs Ground Clearance 5 Turning Radius 13 ft Wheel Base 67 Top Climbing Grade 20 Body Material Steel Front Suspension Independent coil over shock Rear Suspension Leaf...

Page 5: ...ehicle speeds up with the gradual stepping down and reaches the full speed when the pedal is stepped to the bottom The vehicle slows down when the pedal is released gradually When the pedal is fully r...

Page 6: ...commended to use 4 for driving 3 Operational Process 1 Switch on the power key 2 Step the clutch pedal to the bottom select the right shift and make sure to use right speed when driving Selection stan...

Page 7: ...e the battery will be damaged 2 The battery must be kept in good connection The tightening nuts for the wiring connection should be checked frequently to see if any nuts have become loose loose nuts w...

Page 8: ...Only Trojan batteries of the same capacity and voltage can be used in the group 12 Recharge the batteries once each month to make the electrolyte uniform Notes for the Use of the Charger The charger h...

Page 9: ...is incorrect The commutators turn black in a certain order and in groups Short circuit inner commutators or on the armature coil poor welding or disconnection between the commutators and the armature...

Page 10: ...itor in the controller unit should keep discharging for a few minutes more don t wash the electrical parts with water Remove dust with a brush or high pressure air Trouble Shooting for Controller Symp...

Page 11: ...ontactors easily become hot if their mutual contact is not in good condition so special attention should be paid regularly to the elec tric contactors When changing the fuse make sure that the new fus...

Page 12: ...STAR EV a brand of JH Global Services Inc 378 Neely Ferry Road Simpsonville SC 29680 www starev com...

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