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MB-440-07

Use with Model Numbers:
B5-440-36
B5-440-48
B5-540-48XL
BF-030-48

Operator’s Manual

Serial Number Range:
Starting: 204000
Ending: See Introduction Chapter

READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATION OR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE.

This manual contains important information regarding
the safe operation and maintenance of this vehicle. This
manual must be kept with the vehicle.

WARNING

Summary of Contents for Bigfoot

Page 1: ...erial Number Range Starting 204000 Ending See Introduction Chapter READAND UNDERSTANDTHIS MANUALBEFORE OPERATION OR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE This manual contains important information regarding the safe...

Page 2: ...cement parts and service for our vehicles Refer to our web site www taylor dunn com for a dealer lookup application Originally Published 12 28 2016 Revision E 3 5 2018 Contents subject to change witho...

Page 3: ...regarding vehicle sales replacement parts or service should be obtained through your local dealer A dealer locator can be found on the Taylor Dunn website at www taylor dunn com If you do not have acc...

Page 4: ...markets Decades of experience are an invaluable asset and it is an asset we cherish and protect Our guiding principle is to provide application specific solutions which are reliable efficient and eco...

Page 5: ...al 20 Horn Switch 20 Steering 20 Emergency Power Cut Switch 21 Park Brake Manual Standard on BIGFOOT Models 21 Adjustable Seats 22 Available Dash Displays 23 SmartView Display 23 ClearView Display 26...

Page 6: ...er Interlock Switch 66 Battery Door Switch 66 Battery Inspection Box 66 Dump Bed Interlock 66 Maintenance Schedule 67 Maintenance Guidelines for Severe Duty Applications 67 Battery Maintenance 68 Clea...

Page 7: ...the Taylor Dunn web site at www taylor dunn com Taylor Dunn is not to be held liable for errors in this manual or any consequential damage that results from the use of this manual The purchase of thi...

Page 8: ...switch typically located on the dash that is used to select the direction of travel DBP Draw Bar Pull see below Draw bar pull The force seen by the trailer hitch at the rear of the vehicle Electrolyt...

Page 9: ...al word A word used to define hazards to operator passengers service technician or personnel in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle SLA battery Sealed LeadAcid Battery Abattery that does not require...

Page 10: ...ople in the immediate area of the vehicle NOTICE This signal word will not be accompanied by the safety alert symbol NOTICE will indicate a condition that if not avoided may result in property damage...

Page 11: ...their hands arms and legs inside the vehicle at all times Each passenger should be fully aware of the vehicle s operation All forms of recklessness must never occur Of the Service Personnel The servic...

Page 12: ...and safe operation shall not be performed by the customer or user without the manufacturer s prior written approval Capacity operation and maintenance instruction plates tags or decals shall be chang...

Page 13: ...odel Taylor Dunn vehicles may have an undesirable affect on the operation of the vehicle result in additional frame stress or stress other components resulting in premature failure or an unsafe condit...

Page 14: ...environments consistent with the compliance designation Operation in other more hazardous environments can cause injury or death Vehicles complying with more stringent designations are labeled as to t...

Page 15: ...r Manual MB 440 07 HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR VEHICLE Data Plate To identify the model series of your vehicle refer to the vehicle data plate Where to Find Data Plate and Serial Number The vehicle identific...

Page 16: ...im If there is any problem with the operation of the vehicle DO NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE Immediately contact your dealer and report the problem The report must be made within 24 hours of receiving the...

Page 17: ...nnel who operate this vehicle The Operator Training program shall include the following Operation of this vehicle under circumstances normally associated with your particular environment Emphasis on t...

Page 18: ...ON INSTRUMENT PANEL Directional Control Switch 2 Direction Control Switch This switch determines the direction of travel Your vehicle will have one of two types of switch depending on when it was manu...

Page 19: ...of the switch rabbit for normal speed Strobe Light Switch 8 optional Push on top of the Strobe Light switch to turn on the strobe light Push the bottom of the switch to turn the strobe light off Dash...

Page 20: ...re similar to an automobile To turn right turn the steering wheel clockwise To turn left turn the steering wheel counter clockwise Turn Signal Switch optional The turn signal switch lever is located o...

Page 21: ...To set the park brake push down on the brake pedal and pull the lever back firmly To release the park brake press the foot brake pedal push the button on the end of the handle then push the handle for...

Page 22: ...desired position forward back 4 Release the lever once you have reached the desired position 5 Make sure the seat has locked securely before driving the vehicle DO NOT attempt to adjust the driver or...

Page 23: ...leted In addition the BSI will not reset to full unless the battery is discharged below 75 before starting the charge cycle HM The Hour Meter has three functions Key Hours Run Time Hours and Pump Hour...

Page 24: ...t by an authorized technician Speed Controller Status The display will indicate a fault code whenever the control system logic detects a problem with the control system A fault code is being displayed...

Page 25: ...ir F41102 11 DSP Overcurrent Fault Possible overloaded vehicle F41103 11 DSP Control Fault Refer to dealer for repair F41104 11 Motor Overspeed Fault Uncontrolled coasting down hill or towing at exces...

Page 26: ...ing the middle button Enter will toggle through all of the screens available to the operator The upper and lower buttons will perform the action that is displayed in the navigation window Messages on...

Page 27: ...ating the fault Shown to the right is an example of a sequence fault A complete fault list can be found later in this section If a fault is currently displayed additional information on the fault can...

Page 28: ...splays the current operating condition of the vehicle The Fault Log screen displays the fault log history The ID column is the fault ID code Then No column is the number of specific faults that have o...

Page 29: ...n threshold voltage Possibly an overloaded vehicle Vehicle speed is temporarily reduced until overload condition is corrected 4602 Device Too Hot Controller internal tempera ture exceeded high tempera...

Page 30: ...ning message will pop up at the bottom of the display informing the driver of the low battery condition It is important to drive to a charging station as soon as possible If the estimated battery powe...

Page 31: ...s standard equipment This port allows the vehicle operator to charge devices for example a smartphone or tablet The dual port design is capable of charging two devices at the same time Unless your veh...

Page 32: ...ild seats Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle Keep a clear view ahead at all times Keep the vehicle under control at all times Observe all traffic regulations and speed limits The vehicle...

Page 33: ...under any object that is less than 80 inches 203 cm from the ground Do not drive off of curbs or other steep drop offs more than 2 inches high Stay in your driving lane under normal conditions mainta...

Page 34: ...ion or other vehicle accident If equipped with a shoulder belt do not wear the shoulder belt under the arm Never swing it around the neck over the inside shoulder Never use a single belt for more than...

Page 35: ...guide the belt tongue to its stowed position If you do not guide the tongue it may strike you or part of the vehicle Without Auto Retractor To fasten the belt insert the belt tongue into the proper b...

Page 36: ...ional information on the operation of your vehicle 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...

Page 37: ...vehicle to a stop and then continue in the new direction selected For more information refer to the section on Stopping Driving in Forward 1 Turn the start switch ON then select FORWARD using the Dir...

Page 38: ...ch in the center OFF position 3 If your vehicle is NOT equipped with an automatic electric park brake firmly set the park brake 4 Turn the start switch OFF 5 Remove the key from the Start switch The d...

Page 39: ...al circuits or batteries resulting in a fire hazard or chemical spill In the event of a collision or accident immediately turn the Start switch OFF set the park brake then exit the vehicle Call emerge...

Page 40: ...duces the capacity Example Standard Load Capacity 3 000 pounds 3 000 Driver 200 Steel Cab Doors Option 300 Cargo Box 400 2 100 pounds maximum load on deck Add a passenger and the maximum load is reduc...

Page 41: ...rotate to the rear using the handle as shown and carefully set it down on the deck 7 Pivot the seat back into the upright position confirming that it is locked in place Close the Seat 4 Lift the locki...

Page 42: ...sing the dump bed Failure to comply with these restrictions could result in severe bodily injury and or property damage WARNING Do not place any body part underneath a raised bed unless the bed prop r...

Page 43: ...ow then the hydraulic system should be serviced by a qualified technician Lowering the Dump Manually There is a manually operated valve located on the side of the hydraulic pump assembly see illustrat...

Page 44: ...a load The load may be a trailing load or a pushed load It is normally expressed in pounds or Newtons The DBP of a tow tractor is the horizontal force exerted on a load at its coupler while towing or...

Page 45: ...he deck The formula for calculating reduced towing capacity DBP is Reduced DBP DBP Vl DBP Vc where Vc Vehicle Rated Capacity DBP Normal Draw Bar Pull specification Vl Vehicle Load includes passengers...

Page 46: ...llow the vehicle to be pushed or towed Note The start switch will need to be in the OFF position to push the vehicle Refer to Towing This Vehicle for detail regarding towing See illustrations for the...

Page 47: ...vehicle To tow this vehicle attach a tow strap to the front bumper tow bar Use another driver to steer this vehicle while it is being towed Be sure the driver uses the brakes when the towing vehicle s...

Page 48: ...personal injury and or property damage This charger requires a standard household 15Amp electrical circuit Before plugging the charger in confirm that your charging station is configured correctly DO...

Page 49: ...Always remove the charging cord before operating the vehicle There is a storage area in the driver compartment to stow the cord Note The receptacle is equipped with a cap The cap should be securely in...

Page 50: ...ully charge your batteries will vary depending on Capacity of the batteries Higher capacity battery requires longer charge time Output of the charger Higher charger output requires less charge time De...

Page 51: ...a threshold value the charger will turn on again for a short cycle to keep the batteries topped off The charger face plate has a series of lamps to enable monitoring of the charging cycle More details...

Page 52: ...Left Charge cycle is ON and is in constant current mode Left Middle 80 Charge cycle is ON and is in constant voltage mode Right 100 Charge cycle completed The FAULT light will turn ON and flash a fau...

Page 53: ...resh Disconnecting the batteries or AC power will disrupt the storage mode function The charger face plate has a series of lamps to enable monitoring of the charging cycle Charge Status yellow Indicat...

Page 54: ...er Note Opportunity charging is not recommended For maximum battery life it is recommended that the batteries be discharged a minimum of 30 7 bars showing on the BSI before starting a charging cycle T...

Page 55: ...ring charge cycle Will restart when AC power restored Slow Flash ON Slow Flash Faulty charger Slow Flash Slow Flash OFF Faulty charger Slow Flash Slow Flash ON Faulty charger Fast Flash Faulty charger...

Page 56: ...cate the active charging status and if any faults occurred during the charging cycle The charger features Bluetooth wireless communication which enables a smart phone or tablet running the ChargerConn...

Page 57: ...harge cycle is complete All 3 status lamps will be ON solid when the charge cycle is started and the charger is in the boot up phase All 3 status lights will flash slowly when Bluetooth device is conn...

Page 58: ...e starting a charging cycle This charger requires a standard household electrical circuit rated at a minimum of 15Amps Consult an authorized electrician if you do not know the configuration of your ci...

Page 59: ...ge Indicator Solid Bulk charge phase completed 80 charged and is in absorption phase Flashing Displays charge profile number if no battery is connected 3 Charge Completion Indicator Solid Charging com...

Page 60: ...rected 3 Charge time out caused by battery pack not reaching required voltage or charger output reduced due to high temperatures Check battery connections Confirm that the battery type matches selecte...

Page 61: ...ing station Refer to Parking in the Driving section 2 Connect the charging cord to the vehicle charging port and then plug the cord into the AC power receptacle 3 The charger status lamps will flash i...

Page 62: ...ttery while charging Possible solutions replace battery pack Check DC connections Disconnect parasitic loads This error will automatically clear once the charger is reset by cycling DC or AC E 0 0 8 B...

Page 63: ...should be elevated so that the tires are not touching the ground If stored for a prolonged period the batteries should be charged as follows Returning to Service Check the battery state of charge and...

Page 64: ...b doors Etc Proper operation of all interlocking switches such as but not limited to Key switch Seat interlock switch Charger interlock switch Etc Inspect for leaking fluids or grease Pre Operation In...

Page 65: ...position turn the start switch ON select a direction and slowly press the throttle pedal The vehicle should operate normally Release the throttle pedal lift up off the driver seat and again slowly pr...

Page 66: ...le should operate normally Battery Door Switch Remove all battery access doors Sit in the operator position turn the start switch ON select a direction and slowly press the throttle pedal The vehicle...

Page 67: ...electrical connections Inspect all wiring for cracks fraying or wear Inspect all steering linkages Lubricate the vehicle Test the batteries Every year or 1 000 hours All 6 month items plus the followi...

Page 68: ...orking on or around batteries A full face shield will help protect your eyes from battery electrolyte If battery electrolyte gets in your eyes immediately flush your eyes with large amounts of water a...

Page 69: ...ean the battery Refer to Cleaning section for information on cleaning the battery 8 Check the electrolyte level in all battery cells If low fill to the correct level with distilled water using part nu...

Page 70: ...cle Slide the BIB Out Disconnect the battery connector Lift the BIB handle up and rotate it counterclockwise to release the latch then pull Note There is a stop that will prevent the box from coming o...

Page 71: ...pecification Tire Tread Wear It is important to periodically inspect the tread on each tire for wear Driving with inadequate tread increases the risk of losing control of the vehicle due to hydroplani...

Page 72: ...urs of operation 1 Park the vehicle on a hard level surface off of any main road or highway 2 Make sure the Start switch is in the OFF position then remove the key 3 Place the Directional Control swit...

Page 73: ...eft Front Left Front to Right Rear Replacing a Tire Tire replacement should only be performed by an authorized technician trained in tire replacement Improper tools or procedures can result in explosi...

Page 74: ...illustration for proper brake fluid level Only use DOT 3 brake fluid from a new sealed container DOT 3 brake fluid is corrosive and will damage paint finishes Dispose of brake fluid in accordance wit...

Page 75: ...d hard door windows are made of standard automotive glass and can be cleaned with any standard household glass cleaner Plastic Windows The soft door windows are made of clear soft plastic that is easi...

Page 76: ...kg 48V 1 650 lbs 748 4 kg Maximum Load Total 3 000 lbs 1 360 8 kg On Deck 2 600 lbs 1 179 3 kg Occupants 400 lbs 181 4 kg Electrical System 36V 36 Volts traction 12 Volts accessories 48V 48 Volts tra...

Page 77: ...ntimeters Weight 1 965 lbs 855 kg Maximum Load Total 3 000 lbs 1 360 8 kg On Deck 2 600 lbs 1 179 3 kg Occupants 400 lbs 181 4 kg Electrical System 48 Volts traction 12 Volts accessories Transmission...

Page 78: ...l 20 Hazard Lights 20 Headlight Switch 19 Horn 18 Park Brake 16 Speed Switch Hi Low 19 Start Switch 18 Steering 20 Throttle Pedal 20 Turn Signals 20 Windshield Wiper Switch 19 Vehicle identification n...

Page 79: ...xhaust carbon monoxide phthalates and lead which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm To minimize exposure avoid breathing exhaust do not i...

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