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B-210 / B-200 Curtis DC System Operator Manual
MB-210-14
Driving
Before operating this vehicle:
• Perform all daily and pre-operation checks as defined in the Vehicle Maintenance section.
•
Refer to General Safety Guidelines at the beginning of this section.
Selecting Direction of Travel
The direction of travel is selected with the Direction Control switch. The direction of travel must
be selected before pressing the throttle pedal. If the pedal is pressed then a HPD fault will occur.
Release the pedal to reset the fault.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a reverse or motion alarm.
•
The motion alarm will sound in forward
and
reverse.
•
The reverse alarm will only sound when the reverse direction is selected.
Note: The alarm will only sound while the throttle pedal is pressed.
Changing Direction of Travel
The direction selected by the Direction Control switch can be changed at any time but you may
have to release the throttle pedal to reverse direction.
If the vehicle is in motion when the direction is changed, the motor control system will reverse
the current flow in the motor slowing the vehicle to a stop and then continue in the new direction
selected.
The throttle pedal must be released after selecting a new direction. If the pedal is not released,
then a HPD fault will occur. Release the pedal to reset the fault.
Driving in Forward
1. Turn the start switch ON, then select FORWARD using the Direction Control switch.
2. Slowly press the throttle pedal to accelerate to the desired speed.
Notes: This vehicle is equipped with a brake system interlock. The motor control system will be
disabled if the foot brake is applied.
Note: This vehicle is equipped with a operator presence switch. The motor control system will be
disabled unless the driver is in the approved operator position
Driving in Reverse
1.
Check and confirm that there are no obstacles behind the vehicle before backing up.
2. Turn the start switch ON, then select REVERSE using the Direction Control switch.
3. Slowly press the throttle pedal to accelerate to the desired speed.
Note: The maximum reverse speed will be slower than the forward speed.
DO NOT exceed the maximum rated speed for your vehicle, locally imposed speed
limits, or the safe operating speed for conditions. Exceeding any of these speed limits will
increase the likelihood of an accident causing personal injury. In addition, exceeding the
maximum rated speed for your vehicle may result in damage to the vehicle drive train
and/or control system.
WARNING
DO NOT “ride the brakes” or drive with your left foot resting on the brake pedal.
Riding the brakes will cause excessive heat build up and rapid wear in the brake system
and could result in brake failure causing a collision or accident with severe injury.
WARNING
