Taylor-Dunn B 2-10, Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

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SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Rules
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VEHICLE CONTROLS
1) Key-Switch
A key-switch, located on the right center side
of the instrument panel, turns on the vehicle.
Rotate the key clockwise to turn the vehicle
power on, counterclockwise to turn the
vehicle power off.
The key-switch should be in the “OFF”
position whenever the operator leaves the
vehicle.
This switch is also designed to secure and
disable the vehicle. The key can only be
removed when the key-switch is in the “OFF”
position.
2) Forward-Off-Reverse Switch
The forward-off-reverse switch, located on the right side
of the instrument panel, determines the direction of travel
of the vehicle. Push the top of the switch to engage the
forward direction. Push the bottom of the switch to
engage the reverse direction.
DO NOT SWITCH from forward to reverse or vice-versa
while the vehicle is in motion. Make sure the vehicle is
completely stopped before shifting.
The forward-off-reverse switch should be in the center
“OFF” position, with the key-switch off and the park brake
set whenever the operator leaves the vehicle.
5) Accessory Switch (Optional)
The accessory switch is located on the left side of the
instrument panel and to the right of the headlight switch.
Push the top of the switch to turn on the accessory. Push
the bottom of switch to turn off the accessory. The
accessory can be turned on with the key switch in the
“OFF” position. If a vehicle is equipped with windshield
wipers and one or more accessories, the windshield
wipers are controlled from this switch. Other accessories
are controlled from the auxiliary switch.
Horn Switch
The horn switch is located on the right side of the
instrument panel. Depress the switch to sound the
horn, release it to turn it off.
3) Hour Meter (optional)
The hour meter is located to the right of the battery status
indicator. It records the number of hours the vehicle has
been in operation.
6) Headlight Switch
The headlight switch is located on the left of the
instrument panel. Push the top of the switch to turn the
lights on. Push the bottom of the switch to turn the lights
off.
4) Battery Status Indicator, Analog
The battery status indicator is located to the left of the
hour meter. The normal operating range is in the green
zone. Park the vehicle for a few minutes for an accurate
reading. The vehicle needs charging if it is in the yellow
zone. During and immediately following charging, the
needle will be in the red zone to the right. The needle
will move through the green zone toward the yellow zone
as the batteries discharge. Charge the batteries when
the needle is in the yellow zone. If it is in the red zone to
the left, the batteries are empty and the truck should be
taken out of service and charged to avoid damaging the
batteries.
7) Auxiliary Switch (Optional)
Additional accessory switches may be located on the
left side of the instrument panel. Toggle the switch up to
turn on the accessory, down to turn off the accessory.
The accessory can be turned on with the key switch in
the “OFF” position.