Parking; Automatic Electric Park Brake; Towing This Vehicle; Using The Ladder - Taylor-Dunn SC-100-24 Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Parking

Before leaving the vehicle:
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Set the parking brake.
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Set the direction control switch to the center "OFF"
position.
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Rotate the start switch to the "OFF" position.
In addition:
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If parking this vehicle on an incline, turn the wheels
to the curb, or block the wheels.
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Do not block fire aisles, emergency equipment,
stairways, or exits.

Automatic Electric Park Brake

This vehicle may be equipped with an automatically
applied electric parking brake. Under normal driving
conditions, the parking brake will be applied when the
start switch is turned off or the operator leaves the
operator platform. It will also be applied if the control
system loses power such as when the emergency battery
disconnect switch (if equipped) is activated.
NOTE: The vehicle will come to an abrupt stop if
the start switch is turned off or the operator
leaves the driver platform while the vehicle
is in motion.
The parking brake is powered by the vehicle battery. It
will be applied whenever the batteries are disconnected.
It may be applied if the batteries are severely discharged.
If the vehicle power system fails and applies the brake,
the can be released by disconnecting the electric brake
from the control system and connecting a 20 to 24 volt
DC source (1.5A) to the electric brake.

Towing This Vehicle

To tow this vehicle, attach a tow strap to the front bumper
tow-bar.
NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with the automatic
electric park brake, do not tow the vehicle
with the drive wheels on the ground.
Use another driver to steer this vehicle while it is being
towed. Be sure the driver uses the brakes when the
towing vehicle slows or stops. Do not tow the vehicle
faster than 5 m.p.h. or its maximum designed speed,
whichever is lower.
If at all possible, this vehicle should be placed on a carrier,
rather than towing.

Using the Ladder

The maximum ladder capacity is 200 pounds.
Access the ladder from the operator platform only. Do
not climb the ladder from the rear of the vehicle.
Do not operate the vehicle while the ladder is occupied.
Stay centered on the ladder and face the ladder at all
times.
Use the handrails while ascending or descending the
ladder.
Do not overreach, keep your waist within the ladder rails.
To use the ladder:
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Stop the vehicle.
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Set the direction control switch to the "OFF" position.
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Turn the key switch to the "OFF" position.
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Set the parking brake.
The automatic park brake should be
disabled for servicing or towing procedures
only. Do not operate the vehicle while the
automatic park brake is disabled. Operating
the vehicle with the automatic park brake
disabled could lead to severe bodily injury
and/or property damage.
This vehicle is equipped with regenerative
braking. Follow these steps before towing
this vehicle.
1. To tow this vehicle the start switch must
be in the "OFF" position.
2. Place the direction control switch in the
center "OFF" position.
Failure to follow these instructions may
result in damage to the vehicle.
Safety Rules
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