Wheel System, Traction
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Service Manual – Condor
™
EcoFlex
™
, BR 1100/1300 EcoFlex
™
To Replace the Pedal or Spring
1 Position the
Torsion
Spring Ends
as shown
This is with the
Bushing
and screw not
installed
2 Place the
Bushing
inside the pedal
channel Pilot it
into position using a
scratch awl or a pin
punch
3 Pivot (press) the pedal
and insert the screw
from the opposite side,
pushing the guide tool
out
4 Use a screwdriver to tap and pry the
Bushing
back in the pedal slot to increase spring tension.
5
Work the bushing back and forth on both sides of the pedal to obtain equal spacing, then tighten the
screw and nut A correctly-adjusted drive pedal will have minimal amount of free-play when selecting a
drive direction
6
Reconnect the batteries and test the machine to make sure it does not “creep” forward or reverse when
the pedal returns to neutral
Service Note:
Also confirm that the Hourmeter/Status Display is free of the error code 03
(drive system fault). If error 03 is shown, the throttle is not set correctly for the
potentiometer and/or drive pedal neutral position. Check both again and readjust.
Installation Checkout for the Curtis Speed Controller
Warning! The Curtis 1243 controller is inherently a high-power device. When working around
any battery-powered vehicle, appropriate safety precautions must be taken. These
include, but are not limited to: proper training, wearing eye protection, avoiding loose
clothing and jewelry, and using insulated wrenches.
After installing a controller and before operating the vehicle, carefully complete the following checkout
procedure. If you find a problem during the checkout, refer to the
Curtis Controller Diagnostics
section for
further information
The installation checkout can be conducted with or without the handheld programmer. The checkout
procedure is easier with a programmer Otherwise observe the status LED for codes (detergent system
indicator) The part number of the handheld programmer is 56409441
Right Side View
Front View
Torsion
Spring
End
Torsion
Spring
End
Bushing