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• Understand the function of all vehicle controls, indicators, displays, and gauges.
• Front wheels are turned in the direction of travel.
• No obstructions are in the vehicle's path.
During the vehicle performance inspection:
• Listen for unusual noises such as squeaks or rattles.
• Examine the ride and performance of the vehicle.
• Examine the steering. The vehicle must be easy to steer and must not have play in the steering
wheel.
• The vehicle must stop smooth and straight. The brake pedal must not be able to be pushed to
the floorboard. Have a trained technician do a brake system check if:
– The vehicle swerves.
– The brake pedal goes more than half the distance to the floorboard with moderate
pressure applied.
– The vehicle does not stop.
To do the vehicle performance inspection:
1.
Turn the key to ON.
2.
Push and hold the brake pedal.
3.
Set the Forward / Neutral / Reverse control (FNR) to R. Make sure that the multi-purpose buzzer
operates.
4.
Release the brake pedal.
5.
Slowly push the accelerator pedal. Make sure the vehicle moves in reverse.
6.
Slowly push the brake pedal. Stop the vehicle.
7.
Set the FNR to F. Make sure that the multi-purpose buzzer does not operate.
8.
Release the brake pedal.
9.
Slowly push the accelerator pedal. Make sure that the vehicle moves forward.
10.
Operate the vehicle to full speed.
11.
Release the accelerator pedal. Make sure:
11.A
The accelerator pedal goes back to its initial position.
11.B
Make sure that the regenerative braking functions normally.
12.
Slowly push the brake pedal. Stop the vehicle.
13.
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
14.
Disengage the park brake.
15.
Try to push the vehicle to engage the walk-away braking. Walk-away braking is engaged when:
15.A
The multi-purpose buzzer operates.
Note:
Regenerative braking operates and limits the vehicle speed to no more than 1 to
3 mph (1.6 to 4.8 km/h).
16.
Stop the vehicle.
ONWARD HP 6 PASSENGER LIFTED ELECTRIC
Operators Manual
TPCC01DX00EN020 (Edition A)
Daily Pre-Operational Safety And Performance Checks
Vehicle Operation
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