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

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SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Rules
Page 13
Parking
Before leaving the vehicle:
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Set the parking brake.
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Set the forward-off-reverse switch to the ` “OFF”
position.
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Rotate the start switch to the “OFF” position.
In addition:
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If parking this vehicle on an incline, turn the wheels
to the curb, or block the wheels.
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Do not block fire aisles, emergency equipment,
stairways, or exits.
Automatic Electric Park Brake
This vehicle may be equipped with an automatically
applied electric parking brake. Under normal driving
conditions, the parking brake will be applied when the
start switch is turned off or the operator leaves the driver
seat. It will also be applied if the control system loses
power such as when the emergency battery disconnect
switch (if equipped) is activated.
NOTE: The vehicle will come to an abrupt stop if the
start switch is turned off or the operator
leaves the driver seat while the vehicle is in
motion.
The parking brake is powered by the vehicle battery. It
will be applied whenever the batteries are disconnected.
It may be applied if the batteries are severely discharged.
If the vehicle power system fails and applies the brake,
the can be released by disconnecting the electric brake
from the control system and connecting a 20 to 24 volt
DC source (1.5A) to the electric brake.
Towing This Vehicle
To tow this vehicle, attach a tow strap to the front bumper
tow-bar.
NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with the automatic
electric park brake, do not tow the vehicle
with the drive wheels on the ground.
Use another driver to steer this vehicle while it is being
towed. Be sure the driver uses the brakes when the
towing vehicle slows or stops. Do not tow the vehicle
faster than 5 m.p.h. or its maximum designed speed,
whichever is lower.
If at all possible, this vehicle should be placed on a carrier,
rather than towing.
This vehicle is equipped with regenerative
braking. Follow these steps before towing
this vehicle.
1. To tow this vehicle the start switch must
be in the “OFF” position.
2. Place the forward/reverse switch in the
center “OFF” position.
Failure to follow these instructions may
result in damage to the vehicle.
The automatic park brake should be
disabled for servicing or towing procedures
only. Do not operate the vehicle while the
automatic park brake is disabled. Operating
the vehicle with the automatic park brake
disabled could lead to severe bodily injury
and/or property damage.