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Owner’s Manual and Service Guide U-Series: 48U-2-DC-ADS, 72U-2-AC, 48U-HA1-DC-ADS (Cab by Curtis) and 72U-HA1-AC-ADS (Cab by Curtis)
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U-Series. A thorough understanding of these simple instructions will help you to obtain maximum enjoyment from your new Star EV. If you have any questions about the operation or maintenance of your U-Series, please consult your Star EV dealer.
Table of Contents Vehicle Specifications Controls Operational Process Rules for safe operation Maintenance Battery maintenance Transmission maintenance Motor maintenance Controller maintenance Lubrication General maintenance notes...
1: Vehicle Specifications 48U-HA1-DC- 72U-HA1-AC-ADS 48U-2-DC-ADS 72U-2-AC ADS (Curtis Cab) (Curtis Cab) Passengers Battery System Eight 6 V batteries, Trojan T-105 Twelve 6 V batteries, Trojan T-105 Motor Power 6.7 hp Advanced DC motor 10 hp AC motor Controller Power...
2: Controls Ampmeter Light switch Hand-brake lever Power key: Controls the power supply of the whole vehicle. When the key is inserted into it and turned clockwise, it will switch on the lights, horn, and the control sys- tem; when the key is turned back, the power will be switched off. Acceleration pedal: Controls the speed.
Voltameter: Indicates the voltage of the battery. It ranges from 20V to 60V from left to right, including 3 sections highlighted by Red, Yellow and Green. Green represents the battery is full in capacity. With the consumption of the power, the indicator will fall from the right to the left gradually.
Rules for Safe Operation The driver should have a good knowledge of the operation system of the vehicle and its features, and follow the rules for safe operation as stated below: • WARNING: Drive the vehicle off road unless it is allowed. •...
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the rated volume as specified on the battery. After this adjustment, the battery should charge for half to 1 hour to make the electrolyte uniform. No foreign matter should enter the battery. Keep watering instruments clean to prevent any foreign articles from entering the battery. The driver should estimate the mileage left to guarantee that the battery has enough power to make this vehicle return to be recharged;...
Transmission Maintenance The clearance for the clutch should be kept between 2-3mm. he friction plate should be changed periodically, the friction value on one side should not exceed 2mm. Adjust the flatness of the platen spring plate (feeling manually): first tight- en the screws diagonally, use your hand to check the flatness of the spring plate.
Speed Controller Maintenance The speed controller of the car is wholly imported, which adopts high frequency MOS technology to realize the speed, torque and brake control with smoothness, silence, and high efficiency. Periodic Maintenance • Check if the contact between contacting point of the contactor is in good condition, check if any contact sticks or is jammed mechanically.
Lubrication • Use 901 car brake oil DOT3 as brake oil, • Use 1L of 85W/90GL lubrication oil for transmission case. • Use 1L of 90GL hypoid gear oil for the rear axle. • Lubrication points: steering gears, horizontal bars, steering ball joints, bearings.
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