Taylor-Dunn B5-540-48XL, Service And Replacement Parts Manual

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Service/Maintenance Guidelines
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B5-440-36 / B5-440-48 / B5-540-48XL / BF-030-48
MB-440-06
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.
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Conduct vehicle performance checks in an authorized area where safe clearance exists.
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Ventilate the work area properly.
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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 battery 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.
• 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
On a three wheel vehicle: When raising both
rear wheels, the front end of the vehicle must be
supported to prevent tipping. The rear of the vehicle
should be raised by a means so that the left and right
side are raised equally, such as a hoist with fixed
length chains attached to the left and right side of
the vehicle. Failure to properly support the vehicle
may result in the vehicle tipping over causing severe
bodily injury and/or property damage.
WARNING
The vehicle may operate at any time while performing
control system 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 start switch is in the “OFF” position,
then remove the key.
2) Place the direction control switch in the center
“OFF” position.
3) Set the park brake or confirm the brake is set when
equipped with an automatic brake.
4) Place blocks under the front or rear wheels to
prevent vehicle movement.
5) Disconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
WARNING