Taylor-Dunn C0-425-36, Operation, Troubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manualooting And Replacement Parts Manual

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Electrical Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Page 3
START TROUBLESHOOTING HERE
This troubleshooting guide is written in sequential order. All tests
must be performed in the order that they are written. Starting in the
middle or skipping sections when not instructed to do so may lead to
invalid test results.
If the Battery Status Indicator does not show a charged battery, check the following:
•
The batteries
•
The wiring from the battery status indicator to the batteries for open circuits
•
The battery status indicator
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The positive and negative circuit breaker
•
The main circuit breaker for open circuits
Do not continue unless the indicator shows a charged battery.
If the vehicle runs in one direction only, then skip ahead to test #3.
If the vehicle runs slow in forward, but otherwise runs normal, then skip ahead to test #1.3.
If your vehicles is equipped with an electric motor brake, the motor
brake system must be checked to be sure it is working properly before
continuing with this troubleshooting. Operating the speed control
when the motor brake has not disengaged may result in damage to
the motor or speed control system. Refer to
Test 9: Electric Motor
Brake
for information regarding testing the motor brake system.
The electric motor brake is mounted between
the drive motor and the primary reduction gear
case. An illustration of the motor brake is
shown to the left.
Electric motor brake