Vehicle Controls; 1: Start Switch; 3: System Status Indicator Gauge; 4: Headlight Switch - Taylor-Dunn TT-316 36AC Operator's Manual

1: Start Switch

The Start switch turns the vehicle electrical
control system ON. This switch may or may
not require a key to operate. Rotate the switch
clockwise to turn the vehicle system "ON" and
counterclockwise to turn the vehicle system
"OFF". The vehicle will not run when in the
OFF position.
The switch should be in the "OFF" position
whenever the operator leaves the driver's seat.
This switch is designed to secure and disable
the vehicle. The key can only be removed when
the switch is in the "OFF" position.
2: Directional Control Switch
This switch determines the direction of travel.
The switch has three positions:
• FORWARD: Rotate the switch clockwise
to travel forward.
• REVERSE: Rotate the switch counter-
clockwise to travel reverse.
• OFF: There is a center position between
forward and reverse, this is the "direction"
OFF position. The direction OFF position
does NOT turn the vehicle control system
OFF. Use the Start switch to turn the
vehicle control system OFF. Refer to Start
Switch in this section for details regarding
turning the vehicle control system OFF.
Note: The OFF position IS NOT neutral and
does NOT disconnect the motor from
the drive train.
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3: System Status Indicator Gauge

Detailed description of operation can be found
later in this section.

4: Headlight Switch

Push the forward side of the headlight switch
down to turn the lights on. Push the opposite
side of the switch down to turn the lights off.

5: Foot Brake Pedal

The foot brake pedal is located to the left of
the throttle pedal. This pedal is designed for
operation with the drivers right foot. It works
similar to the brake in an automobile. Applying
pressure to the brake pedal slows the vehicle
according to the amount of pressure applied.
Relieving pressure from the pedal releases the
braking action.

6: Throttle Pedal

The throttle pedal is located to the right of the
brake pedal. It controls the speed of the vehicle
and operates similar to the throttle pedal in an
automobile. Press the pedal to increase speed
and release the pedal to decrease speed.

7: Horn Switch

Press the horn switch with your left foot to sound
the horn, release it to turn it off.
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