Pre-Start Checks - Smith Newton 2000 Series Owner's Manual

6. Pre-Start Checks

Do not attempt to drive if defects are found during this initial inspection.
Report any defects found to your supervisor / manager.
Before attempting to drive the vehicle, ensure that the charger cable is
Before driving the vehicle, carry out the following service and safety checks:

Take the vehicle off charge as described in Section 5 and make sure the 24V System
Isolators are in their RUN (HORIZONTAL) positions (Figure 5.1) and all MSDs (Master
Service Disconnects) are properly installed.(Figure 5.2)

Check the State Of Charge on the EVIS Display (Figure 4.3) in relation to the planned
journey.

General vehicle checks:
 Check Parking Brake to make sure it is in the Parking Position (Figure 6.1)
Parking
Position
 With key in ON position (Figure 6.2), make sure Cab Tilt warning light is not illuminated
on the dash panel (Figure 6.3).
 If Cab Tilt warning light is illuminated, locate cab tilting valves located directly behind the
cab on the passenger side (Figure 3.1). Lower the cab until locks. (You will hear distinct
"CLICKS" as the locking mechanisms engage).
 Re-check Cab Tilt warning light on the dash panel.
 Position the cab tilt valve in the NEUTRAL position. (Early model cab tilting valve Figure
6.4, later model Figure 6.5).
NOTE: Failure to position valve in NEUTRAL position will lock cab suspension.
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CAUTION
CAUTION
disconnected and stowed.
Figure 6.1
NEUTRAL
Horizontal
Position
Figure 6.3
Figure 6.2
NEUTRAL
Vertical
Position
Figure 6.4
Figure 6.5
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