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Summary of Contents for Ride on Railways Hercules Loco
- Page 1 HERCULES LOCO Battery Electric Locomotive 5” Gauge INSTRUCTIONS Page 1...
- Page 2 (which is why I wear toe cap boots). Now you know I hope you won’t make that mistake. If you are unsure of any advice given in this leaflet please get in touch with Ride on Railways. Similarly if you feel we have left anything out then please let us know.
- Page 3 The warnings, cautions and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that COMMON SENSE AND CAUTION ARE FACTORS WHICH CANNOT BE BUILT INTO THIS PRODUCT, BUT MUST BE SUPPLIED BY THE OPERATOR. PLEASE REMEMBER: THIS LOCO IS DESIGNED TO BE TAKEN TO PIECES TO MOVE.
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Page 4: Operation
OPERATION 1. Plug in hand controller and turned control knob to off (fully anticlockwise). 2. Turn the battery isolator switch key clockwise to turn the power on. 3. Flip the top toggle switch on (below the battery isolator). This is the ignition switch. -
Page 5: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance For your own safety, checks and maintenance should be performed regularly. Bodywork – The body work should require little or no maintenance. In line with traditional practice a wipe over with an oily rag should keep the body in a presentable condition. - Page 6 TOP RISKS - Recap 1. Lifting – Avoid lifting – use ramps, lift tables etc. – Plan the lift – start to finish – avoid obstacles, awkward turns, bending etc. – Reduce component sizes/weight, remove batteries as a minimum. – Use two people to share the lift weight 2.
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Page 7: Fault Finding
FAULT FINDING Symptom Possible Causes No Power – no lights Check batteries are charged on True Charge Check battery connection + battery key switch and ignition toggle switch are both on Check all the battery leads, controller connections + handset wiring plugs True Charge meter Make sure deadmans switch is applied Check wire connections in handset, plug, socket and plug on iDrive –... -
Page 8: Control Wiring Diagram
Control Wiring Diagram Our standard wiring looms use coloured wire to help identify their purpose. The pins in the metal 8 pin plugs and sockets are identified with very small numbers. If you do open either the plug or socket please ensure there is insulating material between the pins and the outer casing. -
Page 9: Regenerative Braking
Call if you would like custom programming. The idrive unit has been programmed by Ride on Railways. The unit is factory sealed and contains no user serviceable parts. Do not open the unit as it will invalidate the manufacturer guarantee and may affect how the company deals with a repair. - Page 10 Truecharge Meter Readings If the lights are lighting up and down in sequence it means the controller has been switched on with control knob left with power on (safety lock out to avoid runaways). Return control knob to zero for the controller to unlock. P Middleton January 2013 Page 10...