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B5-440-36 / B5-440-48 / B5-540-48XL / BF-030-48 Operator Manual
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A p p r o v e d O p e r a t o r
Position
Sit down vehicle
The operator shall be seated in the operator seat with back up against
the operator seat back cushion. Additional back support may be added
as needed. The back support shall be fastened to the operator seat
back cushion to prevent it from falling off the vehicle or onto the seat
cushion. The operator’s left foot shall be on the floorboard. The right
foot should be positioned for easy access to the brake or throttle
pedals. Both hands should be on the steering wheel while the vehicle
is in motion.
A p p r o v e d O p e r a t o r
Position
Stand up vehicle
The operator shall be standing on the operator platform with weight
about equally distributed between left and right feet. The left foot shall
be placed on the left side of the operator platform to properly engage
the operator presence switch. Both hands shall be on the steering
wheel while the vehicle is in motion.
BDI
Battery Discharge Indicator. Same as BSI:
BSI
Battery Status Indicator. The gauge on the dash showing the battery
charge level. Also can be referred to as BDI.
Caution (signal word)
Refer to Signal Words and Their Definitions.
Danger (signal word)
Refer to Signal Words and Their Definitions.
Direction Control Switch
A 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.
Electrolyte
The fluid inside of a battery.
Fault
A “fault” is something that happens when the motor speed control
system detects a problem with the vehicle. Some faults will prevent
operation of the vehicle.
FLA battery
Flooded Lead Acid Battery. A battery that requires regular maintenance
of electrolyte level.
FS-1
Switch inside of the throttle module that starts the vehicle moving.
High/Low
High speed, Low speed.
LOBB
Lift Out Battery Box, a type of removable battery.
Moderate injury
An injury treatable by first aid and/or follow up treatment by a doctor
or other professional medical personnel.
Notice (signal word)
Refer to Signal Words and Their Definitions.
OPS
“Operator Protective Structure”: Steel cab or cage around the
occupants.
Regen
Short term for Regenerative Braking. “Regen” is the braking action
provided by the motor. Similar to downshifting in an automobile.
Energy created during regen is returned to the battery.
ROBB
Roll Out Battery Box a type of removable battery.
Seating position:
When used in the context of occupant seating positions, “seat” is
defined as a single seat cushion or a span of 20 inches on a bench
seat.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
There are a number of words and phrases used in this document that may have a different, special,
or specific definition when use in the context of this document.
