Taylor-Dunn B0-248-36 Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual page 40

Maintenance, Service and Repair
MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
Before start-
ing any re-
pairs:
•
Avoid fire hazards and have fire protection equipment present in the work area. Conduct vehicle
performance checks in an authorized area where safe clearance exists.
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Before starting the vehicle, follow the recommended safety procedures in Section 2, "Safety
Rules and Operational Information."
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Ventilate the work area properly.
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Regularly inspect and maintain in a safe working condition, brakes, steering mechanisms, speed
and directional control mechanisms, warning devices, lights, governors, guards, and safety
devices.
•
Inspect and maintain battery limit switches, protective devices, electrical conductors, and
connections in conformance with Taylor-Dunn's
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Keep the vehicle in clean condition to minimize fire hazards and facilitate detection of loose or
defective parts.
•
Do not use an open flame to check level or leakage of battery electrolyte.
• Do not use open pans of fuel or flammable fluids for cleaning parts.
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Only properly trained and authorized technicians should perform maintenance or repairs to this
vehicle.
Periodic maintenance and service must be performed on this vehicle. Failure to
complete these scheduled maintenance and service procedures can result in
severe bodily injury and/or property damage. It is the owner and/or operators
responsibility to insure that proper service and maintenance is performed on
the vehicle, described in this manual.
1. Make sure the key-switch is in the "OFF" position, then remove the key.
2. Place the forward-reverse switch in the center "OFF" position.
3. Set the park brake.
4. Place blocks under the front wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
Read and follow all of the guidelines listed below. Failure to follow these
guidelines may result in severe bodily injury and/or property damage.
Maintenance
®
recommended procedures.
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