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Service/Maintenance Guidelines
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Bigfoot G-1500
MB-440-10
READ ME FIRST-MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES AND GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS
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Read the operator’s manual before operating this vehicle.
• Avoid fire hazards and have fire protection equipment present in the work area.
•
Conduct vehicle performance checks in an authorized area where safe clearance exists.
•
Ventilate the work area properly.
•
Regularly inspect and maintain the following systems in a safe working condition: brakes, steering
mechanisms, speed and directional control mechanisms, warning devices, lights, governors, guards, and
safety devices.
•
Inspect and maintain limit switches, protective devices, electrical conductors, and connections in conformance
with Taylor-Dunn’s
®
recommended procedures.
• Keep the vehicle in clean condition to minimize fire hazards and facilitate detection of loose or defective parts.
• Do not use an open flame to check level or leakage of battery electrolyte.
• Do not use open pans of fuel or flammable fluids for cleaning parts.
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Only properly trained and authorized technicians should perform maintenance or repairs to this vehicle.
When lifting the vehicle, always use a hoist with
lifting strap, or a jack of adequate capacity. Use jack
stands to support the vehicle before starting any
repairs. Failure to use lifting and support devices of
rated load capacity may result in severe bodily injury.
WARNING
The engine may start at any time while performing
test procedures.
All tests must be performed with the drive wheels
off of the ground and the vehicle supported with
jack stands.
Testing with drive wheels on the ground may result in
vehicle movement causing severe bodily injury and/
or property damage.
WARNING
The only personnel authorized to repair, modify, or
adjust any part of this or any Taylor-Dunn vehicle is
a factory authorized service technician. Repairs made
by unauthorized personnel may result in damage to
or improper operation of the vehicles systems which
could lead to an unsafe condition resulting in severe
bodily injury and/or property damage.
Unauthorized repairs may also void the vehicles
warranty.
WARNING
Read and follow all of the guidelines listed below.
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in severe
bodily injury and/or property damage.
WARNING
Periodic maintenance and service must be performed
on this vehicle. Failure to complete these scheduled
maintenance and service procedures can result in
severe bodily injury and/or property damage. It is
the owner and/or operators responsibility to ensure
that proper service and maintenance is performed on
the vehicle, described in this manual.
WARNING
BEFORE STARTING ANY REPAIRS
1) Make sure the ignition switch is in the “OFF”
position, then remove the key.
2) Set the park brake.
3) Place blocks under the front or rear wheels to
prevent vehicle movement.
4) Disconnect the battery negative cable.
WARNING
Summary of Contents for B5-440-GAS
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Page 12: ...Page 12 MB 440 10 Introduction Bigfoot G 1500 Notes ...
Page 20: ...PM Schedule Page 20 Bigfoot G 1500 MB 440 10 Notes ...
Page 24: ...Lubrication Page 24 Bigfoot G 1500 MB 440 10 Notes ...
Page 44: ...Engine Page 44 Bigfoot G 1500 MB 440 10 Notes ...
Page 70: ...Tires Wheels Page 70 Bigfoot G 1500 MB 440 10 Notes ...
Page 90: ...Replacement Parts Page 90 MB 440 10 Bigfoot G 1500 AXLE ASSEMBLY FRONT ...
Page 94: ...Replacement Parts Page 94 MB 440 10 Bigfoot G 1500 BRAKES BRAKE LINES ...
Page 98: ...Replacement Parts Page 98 MB 440 10 Bigfoot G 1500 DECALS ...
Page 100: ...Replacement Parts Page 100 MB 440 10 Bigfoot G 1500 ELECTRICAL MISCELLANEOUS ...
Page 110: ...Replacement Parts Page 110 MB 440 10 Bigfoot G 1500 STEERING LINKAGE ...
Page 116: ...Replacement Parts Page 116 MB 440 10 Bigfoot G 1500 Notes ...