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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
REMOVE NEGATIVE
CABLE FIRST
DAILY PRE-OPERATION SAFETY CHECKLIST
Inspect and drive the vehicle. Use the Pre-operation Checklist and Performance Inspection in Section 3–General
Information located in the 1998/1999 DS Maintenance and Service Manual as a guide to check the following items.
• Vehicle warning decals
• Brake system
• Park brake
• Reverse warning buzzer
• Steering and linkages
• Proper acceleration and maximum speed
• Batteries
• Accelerator Switch
In addition, check the items listed below:
• Tires: Visually inspect for wear, damage and proper inflation.
• Forward/Reverse switch: Check for proper operation. See Section 3–General Information, Controls, in the
1998/1999 DS Maintenance and Service Manual.
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1998/1999 PowerDrive Plus Maintenance and Service Supplement
FRONT
OF VEHICLE
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6
Figure 10-1 Battery Bank for PowerDrive Plus Vehicle
Daily Pre-Operation Safety Checklist
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1
3
4
PLACE TOW/RUN SWITCH IN
TOW BEFORE DISCONNECTING
THESE
BATTERY CABLES