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E-290GT OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL SPARE PARTS LISTS INCLUDED SERIAL NUMBER : 1027621 & UP Printed in Canada...
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To initiate warranty coverage on any MOTREC vehicle, the Dealer must complete and return the “Sales/Installation Report” to MOTREC within 30 days after delivery to the Original Retail Purchaser; or within 90 days after the delivery date to the Dealer, which ever occurs first. Failure to follow these procedures will result in considering the warranty coverage effective as of the shipment date from the factory.
Instructions SAFETY WARNINGS FOR OPERATORS FAILURE TO OBEY THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RULES MAY RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY. It is the responsibility of the owner of this vehicle to train operators to ensure that they understand the operating characteristics of this vehicle, including training in vehicle stability, and obey the following safety rules and guidelines.
Instructions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS It is the responsibility of the owner of this vehicle to ensure that the operator understands the operating characteristics of this vehicle, and obeys the safety instructions in this manual and ANSI/ITSDF B56.8 & 9 Standards. Do not drive this vehicle unless you are a certified operator as required by OSHA. BEFORE TURNING ON KEYSWITCH Set to neutral, set parking brake, check for visible damage, check brake pedal.
Maintenance SAFETY WARNINGS FOR SERVICE TECHNICIANS FAILURE TO OBEY THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RULES MAIN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY. Owner shall comply with OSHA and ANSI/ITSDF B56.8 & B56.9 Standards for vehicle maintenance. Only qualified and authorized personnel shall be permitted to maintain, repair, adjust and inspect carriers, vehicles, tractors, and batteries.
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Maintenance Do not try to increase motor speed by changing parameter settings in the speed controller; it can cause accident and severe damage to the motor. SEPEX speed controls are protected by a diode in the power circuit to filter inductive loads in the event of a sudden power interrupt.
Maintenance DECALS AND LABELS ! CAUTION ! The images included in this section depict the decals/markings installed on the vehicle. It is of the utmost importance that theses decals/markings remain unaltered and readable. Else, the sticker or the part baring the marking has to be replaced. Dashboard security warning label: General security warning label: # 5100000002...
Maintenance PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST REVISION 080206 ! WARNING ! Maintenance operations must be made by properly trained service technicians. Keep clear from moving parts such as tires, sheaves and motor. Check for all EE protections, when applicable, and keep cables and wires clear from mechanical and rubbing action Batteries contain sulphur acid that can cause severe burns on skin or eyes.
Maintenance ACCELERATOR GEAR Remove the cover. Backlash between gears must be reduced to a minimum by sliding holder; use locktite 262 to lock the three screws. When the plastic gear is fully depressed a small backlash must remain between the gears. When the plastic gear is released its rear portion must not exceed the pedal case.
Maintenance BELT INSTALLATION AND TENSIONING INSTALLATION Adjust the sprockets using a straight edge. Slide up the edge on the larger pulley until it contacts the smaller pulley. Properly adjusted pulleys will provide three points of contact. Properly aligned pulleys will provide four points of contact. Tighten setscrews and recheck alignment. TENSIONING Check the force F required to provide a deflection of 1/8 in.
Maintenance HYDRAULIC & PARKING BRAKES Revision 2008-02-06 DRUM BRAKES Remove brake drums and check lining wear. Replace shoes and springs if the lining thickness is 1/16" (2mm) or less. Turn the brake adjustment to reduce the clearance between lining and drum. Wheels must turn free when the pedal is released.
Maintenance FRONT AXLE AND STEERING ! CAUTION ! Before maintenance, turn off all switches, set to neutral, set parking brake, remove the key, and raise the front end of the vehicle supporting it with two jack stands of adequate capacity STEERING INSPECTION Check tire inflation pressure, suspension components, tie rods straightness, tie rod ends play (wear), play (wear) in wheel bearings, kingpins and bushings.
Maintenance BATTERY MAINTENANCE ! WARNING ! It is the responsibility of the owner of this vehicle to ensure that the service technicians are properly trained, read and obey the safety rules and guidelines in this manual (ANSI B56). Maintenance operations must be made by properly trained service technicians only. Before any maintenance work, park the vehicle on a flat level surface, turn off all the switches, set to neutral, remove the key, lift the wheels off the ground and secure with jack stands of adequate capacity.
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Maintenance BATTERY MOUNTING A loose battery increases damaging effects of vibrations and is more prone to short out. BATTERY DISCHARGE LIMIT Discharging below a 20% state of charge cuts down the battery life and the number of cycles available. At 20% state of charge, specific gravity of 6V battery should be 1180; and 1220 for industrial battery. CHARGING AREA Always charge battery in a well ventilated area set for and approved for charging.
Maintenance BATTERY CHARGER ! WARNING ! Always unplug the AC and DC electrical cords before attempting any repairs to the charger. CHARGER DOES NOT TURN ON: Dc cord of portable chargers must be disconnected from batteries after every charge to restart; Check dc fuse links;...
Maintenance ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING ! WARNING ! Maintenance work must be performed by trained service technicians only. It is the responsibility of the owner of this vehicle to ensure that the services technicians are properly trained, understand and obey the safety rules and guidelines (ANSI B56). All service technicians must read and understand the maintenance warning section in this manual.
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Maintenance REVERSE ONLY On a SEPEX motor control, check the forward signal input on the controller. On a series wound motor control, a bad forward contactor is the most probable cause of the problem. Switch to forward and check the voltage on the forward control wire. If not B+, replace the F/R switch. If B+, turn off the key switch, disconnect batteries, disconnect power terminals on the F/R contactors, check the resistance across N.C.
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Maintenance NO MOTION Make sure that the PMC surface is clean and dry; check the terminal areas. Dust Particles or acid contamination, can create current leaks and cause a PMC malfunction. Check F/R switch Turn on the key switch and set to forward. Check voltage between the forward terminal and the –...
Curtis Speed Controller PROGRAMMING PARAMETERS – E-280B, E-290, E-360, T-236, T-236D ! WARNING ! The owner of this vehicle shall ensure that the service technicians are qualified, properly trained and obey the safety rules and guidelines in OSHA and ANSI B56 regulations, and in this manual. Before installing and/or programming the PMC, park the vehicle on a flat level surface, lift the wheels off the ground and secure with jack stands of adequate capacity.
Spare Parts BRAKE CONTROLS PART NO DESCRIPTION REF PART NO DESCRIPTION 242801 Rubber 3616013 8 in. Handbrake lever 242816 Spring 362831 Cable 2416006 Lever 362832 Clip 242831 Pivot 362833 Cable stop 242817 Lubrication fitting 3616014 Handbrake band (cable side) Clevis pin 3/8 x 1 3616012 Handbrake band 122813...
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Spare Parts REF. PART NO DESCRIPTION 2104250001 UNIVERSAL JOINT 2806240001 PROTECTOR 481451 STEERING 2208250001 BUSHING 2530001 FLANGE BLOC 3/4 2200250001 STEERING SHAFT 481467 GEAR BOX 3030004 SPACER 2530009 PITMAN ARM 2530007 FRONT TIE ROD 2530005 LEFT AXLE 2530006 RIGHT AXLE 241002 OIL SEAL 241003...
Spare Parts MOTOR AND DRIVE COMMON PARTS DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION PART # 1 PULLEY 262424 8 MOTOR BASE, FORD Contact manuf. 2 V BELT 242431 BELT TENSIONER 2152002 3 PULLEY 3651001 9 SEAL 484001 4 BELT, EAGLE 3651002 10 BEARING 484003 5 MOTOR BASE, GM Contact manuf.
Spare Parts BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR (HOBBS) This indicator monitors : the residual capacity of batteries; operating hours; status of service down counter. The residual capacity of the battery is monitored via an 8-LED bar display. When the left red LED lights, the batteries must be charged to avoid damage.
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