Taylor-Dunn E-451 Service And Parts Manual page 18

PM Schedule
DAILY VISUAL INSPECTION
WARNING
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
The following items shall be inspected once every day
before the vehicle is put into service:
• External frame damage (body).
• Operation of all lights and warning alarms.
• Proper operation of all instrument panel gauges
and warning lights.
• Smooth and proper operation of seat belts (if
equipped).
• Brake fluid level.
• Tire tread or sidewall damage.
• Proper operation of adjustable seat mechanisms
(if equipped).
• Smooth and proper operation of all controls such
as but not limited to:
• Throttle pedal
• Brake pedal
• Parking brake
• Steering
• Horn
• Etc.
Proper operation of all locking mechanisms such as but
not limited to:
• Hood latches
• Cargo box's
• Cab doors
• Etc.
Proper operation of all interlocking switches such as but
not limited to:
• Ignition switch
• Operator presence switch
• Brake interlock switch.
• Etc.
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PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION
WARNING
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
The following items shall be inspected every time before
the vehicle is driven:
• Steering operation.
• Brake operation (service and park brake).
• Proper operation of trailer hitch.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
A PM Check List is available and was included on the
documentation CD that was provided with your vehicle.
The document number is PM-0024.
Maintenance Guidelines for Severe Duty
Applications
This maintenance schedule is based on the average
typical application. If the vehicle is operated under
"severe conditions", service procedures shall be
conducted more frequently than specified. The frequency
of service under severe conditions is determined by the
use of the vehicle. The owner/operator must evaluate
the operating environment to determine the increase in
maintenance frequency.
In addition, the entire vehicle shall be inspected monthly
for signs of damage.
The following list is meant as a guide and is not all-
inclusive of a "severe duty" application.
• Operation in excess of 100 hours per month.
• Extreme temperature.
• Bumpy, dusty, or ill maintained roads.
• Excessively wet areas.
• Corrosive or contaminated areas.
• Frequent loading of the vehicle at/near capacity.
E-451 & E-457
ME-45X-01