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TT-316 Curtis AC System Operator Manual
TT-316-07
Table of Contents
Contact Information ......................3
The Taylor-Dunn Corporation: ....4
Who Should Read This Manual ........... 7
About This Manual ............................... 7
Glossary of Terms ...........................8
Conventions ....................................10
Signal Words and Their Definitions:
Safety Alert Message ........................... 10
Responsibilities ...............................11
Of the Owner... ..................................... 11
Of the Operator... ................................. 11
Of the Passengers ... ........................... 11
Of the Service Personnel... .................. 11
Replacement Parts .........................13
Components ......................................... 13
Licensing Requirements ...................... 14
Vehicle compliance .............................. 14
Electric tow trucks: ............................... 14
How to Identify Your Vehicle ........15
Data Plate ............................................ 15
Where to Find Data Plate and Serial
Number ................................................ 15
Found ...............................................16
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1: Start Switch ...................................... 18
3: System Status Indicator Gauge ....... 18
4: Headlight Switch .............................. 18
5: Foot Brake Pedal ............................. 18
6: Throttle Pedal ................................... 18
7: Horn Switch ...................................... 18
Steering ................................................ 19
Parking Brake ...................................... 19
Inching ................................................. 20
Seat Adjustments ................................. 20
General Safety Guidelines ................... 24
Starting ................................................. 26
Driving .................................................. 27
Material Handling Safety Light ............. 28
Collisions or Accidents ......................... 29
Loading Cargo ..................................... 30
Vehicle Load Capacity, Definition
Transporting Pets ................................. 31
Towing .............................................31
Draw Bar Pull (DBP), Definition
Towing the Vehicle ............................... 32
Park Brake Bypass Switch ................... 32
Generic Safety Guidelines .............33
Charging Time ...................................... 34
New Battery Break In ........................... 34
AC Power Source ................................ 34
Storing Your Vehicle ............................. 35
Returning to Service ............................ 35
Daily Inspection .................................... 36
Pre-Operation Inspection ..................... 36
Interlock Switch Inspection ...........37
Start Switch ......................................... 37
Operator Presence Switch ................... 37
Brake Interlock Switch ......................... 37
Battery Door Switch ............................. 38
Maintenance Schedule ........................ 39
Maintenance Guidelines for Severe Duty
Applications .......................................... 39
Battery Maintenance ......................40
Cleaning ............................................... 41
Watering ............................................... 41
Removable Batteries ......................42