Service/Maintenance Guidelines; Read Me First; Maintenance Guidelines And General Instructions - Taylor-Dunn B0-248-36 Service Replacement Parts

Service/Maintenance Guidelines

READ ME FIRST:

MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES AND GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
Read and follow all of the guidelines listed
below. Failure to follow these guidelines may
result in severe bodily injury and/or property
damage.
• Read the operator's manual before operating this
vehicle.
• 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.
• Ventilate the work area properly.
• Only properly trained and authorized technicians
should perform maintenance or repairs to this
vehicle.
WARNING
The only personnel authorized to repair,
modify, or adjust any part of this or any Taylor-
Dunn vehicle is a factory authorized service
technician. Repairs made by unauthorized
personnel may result in damage to or improper
operation of the vehicles systems which could
lead to an unsafe condition resulting in severe
bodily injury and/or property damage.
Unauthorized repairs may also void the vehicles
warranty.
WARNING
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 ensure that proper
service and maintenance is performed on the
vehicle, described in this manual.
WARNING
The vehicle may operate at any time while
performing control system test procedures.
All tests must be performed with the drive
wheels off of the ground and the vehicle
supported with jack stands.
Testing with drive wheels on the ground may
result in vehicle movement causing severe
bodily injury and/or property damage.
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B0-248; B0-254; BT-248; BT-280 (36v & 48v)
• Regularly inspect and maintain the following
systems 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
recommended procedures.
• 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.
WARNING
BEFORE STARTING ANY REPAIRS
1) Make sure the start 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 or confirm the brake is set
when equipped with an automatic brake.
4) Place blocks under the front or rear wheels
to prevent vehicle movement.
5) Disconnect the main positive and negative
cables at the batteries.
WARNING
When lifting the vehicle, always use a hoist with
lifting strap, or a jack of adequate capacity.
Use jack stands to support the vehicle before
starting any repairs. Failure to use lifting and
support devices of rated load capacity may
result in severe bodily injury.
WARNING
On a three wheel vehicle: When raising both
rear wheels, the front end of the vehicle must
be supported to prevent tipping. The rear of
the vehicle should be raised by a means so that
the left and right side are raised equally, such
as a hoist with fixed length chains attached to
the left and right side of the vehicle. Failure to
properly support the vehicle may result in the
vehicle tipping over causing severe bodily injury
and/or property damage.
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