Taylor-Dunn AMB Ambulance, Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

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SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Rules
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Accelerator Pedal
The accelerator pedal is located to the right of the brake pedal. It controls
the speed of the vehicle and operates similar to the accelerator pedal
in an automobile. Depress the pedal to increase speed and release the
pedal to decrease speed.
Foot Brake Pedal
The foot brake pedal, is located to the right of the steering column, it is
for operation with the right foot only. It works similar to the brake in an
automobile. Applying pressure to the brake pedal slows the vehicle
according to the amount of pressure applied. Relieving pressure from
the pedal releases the braking action. Directional indicator switch
Park Brake
The parking brake is actuated with a hand lever, which is located to the
right of the driver. To set the parking brake, push down on the brake
pedal and pull the lever up until it locks. To release the park brake,
depress the foot brake pedal, pull up on the park brake handle, push
the release button, and lower the handle.
Charger Interlock
The charger interlock is designed to disable the vehicle from being driven while the AC charger cord is
plugged into a functioning power source.Seat Interlock Switch
Seat Interlock Switch
A switch located under the driver's seat disables the power to the vehicle when the driver leaves the seat. The driver
must be seated for the vehicle to operate.
Whenever the driver leaves the vehicle, the driver should turn the key-switch off, place the forward-off-reverse
switch in the center “OFF” position, and set the park brake.
The seat interlock switch is only one part of the vehicle safety system.
The interlock switch should not be relied upon as the only safety
feature used to disable or disengage this vehicle. Doing so could result
in unexpected movement of the vehicle causing severe bodily injury
and/or property damage.