Driving - Taylor-Dunn TT-416 Operator's Manual

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Driving

Before operating this vehicle:
• Perform all daily and pre-operation checks as defined in the Vehicle Maintenance section.
• Refer to General Safety Guidelines at the beginning of this section.
WARNING
DO NOT exceed the maximum rated speed for your vehicle, locally imposed speed
limits, or the safe operating speed for conditions. Exceeding any of these speed limits will
increase the likelihood of an accident causing personal injury. In addition, exceeding the
maximum rated speed for your vehicle may result in damage to the vehicle drive train
and/or control system.
Selecting Direction of Travel
The direction of travel is selected with the Direction Control switch. The direction of travel must
be selected after the Start switch is turned ON. If a direction is selected before the Start switch
is turned ON, then a sequence fault will occur. If the sequence fault occurs, you can clear the
fault by placing the Direction Control switch in the center OFF position and then re-selecting
the desired direction of travel.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a reverse or motion beeper.
• The motion beeper will sound in forward and reverse
• The reverse beeper will only sound when the reverse direction is selected.
Changing Direction of Travel
The direction selected by the Direction Control switch can be changed at any time. If the vehicle
is in motion when the direction is changed, the motor control system will regen to a stop and
then continue in the new direction selected.
Driving in Forward
1. Stand in the approved operator position and press back on the treadle to apply the brake.
2. Turn the start switch ON, then select FORWARD using the Direction Control switch.
3. Slowly press the front of the treadle to accelerate to the desired speed.
Note: This vehicle is equipped with an operator presence switch under the left floorboard. The
system will be disabled unless the driver is in the approved operator position. The operator
presence switch must be activated before a direction is selected.
Driving in Reverse
1. Stand in the approved operator position and press back on the treadle to apply the brake.
2. Check and confirm that there are no obstacles behind the vehicle before backing up.
3. Turn the start switch ON, then select REVERSE using the Direction Control switch.
4. Slowly press the front of the treadle to accelerate to the desired speed.
Note: The maximum reverse speed will be slower than the forward speed.
Parking
1. Bring the vehicle to a stop at an authorized parking space.
2. Place the Direction Control switch in the center OFF position.
3. Turn the start switch OFF.
4. Confirm the park brake is applied.
5. Remove the key from the Start switch. The driver should keep the key in his/her possession.
Note: Block the wheels if parking this vehicle on an incline.
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