Daily Visual Inspection; Pre-Operation Inspection; Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance Guidelines For Severe Duty Applications - Taylor-Dunn B5-540-48XL Service And Replacement Parts Manual

PM Schedule

DAILY VISUAL INSPECTION

WARNING
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
The following items shall be inspected once every day
before the vehicle is put into service:
External frame damage (body).
Operation of all lights and warning alarms.
Proper operation of all instrument panel gauges and
warning lights.
Smooth and proper operation of seat belts (if
equipped).
Brake fluid level.
Tire tread or sidewall damage.
Proper operation of adjustable seat mechanisms (if
equipped).
Smooth and proper operation of all controls such as
but not limited to:
Throttle pedal
Brake pedal
Parking brake
Steering
Horn
Etc.
Proper operation of all locking mechanisms such as
but not limited to:
Hood latches
Cargo box's
Cab doors
Etc.
Proper operation of all interlocking switches such as
but not limited to:
Ignition switch
Operator presence switch
Brake interlock switch.
Etc.
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PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION

WARNING
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
The following items shall be inspected every time before
the vehicle is driven:
Rear and side view mirror adjustments.
Steering operation.
Brake operation (service and park brake).
Tire pressure (visual inspection only).
Proper operation of trailer hitch.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

A PM Check List is available and was included on the
documentation CD that was provided with your vehicle.
The document number is PM-.0014
Maintenance Guidelines for Severe Duty
Applications
This maintenance schedule is based on the average
typical application. If the vehicle is operated under
"severe conditions", service procedures shall be
conducted more frequently than specified. The frequency
of service under severe conditions is determined by the
use of the vehicle. The owner/operator must evaluate
the operating environment to determine the increase in
maintenance frequency.
In addition, the entire vehicle shall be inspected monthly
for signs of damage.
The following list is meant as a guide and is not all-
inclusive of a "severe duty" application.
• Operation in excess of 100 hours per month.
• Extreme temperature.
• Bumpy, dusty, or ill maintained roads.
• Excessively wet areas.
• Corrosive or contaminated areas.
• Frequent loading of the vehicle at/near capacity.
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