Severe Duty Guidelines - Taylor-Dunn B0-T48-48 Taylor Truck T48 Operation Manual

Avoid fire hazards and have fire protection equipment
present in the work area. Do not use an open flame to
check level or leakage of battery electrolyte, also
battery gas emissions are explosive . Do not use open
pans of fuel or flammable fluids for cleaning parts.
Ventilate the work area properly.
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• Brakes, steering mechanisms, speed and directional control
mechanisms, warning devices, lights, governors, guards, and safety
devices should be regularly inspected and maintained.
Inspect and maintain battery limit switches, protective devices,
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electrical conductors and connections in conformance with Taylor-
Dunn's recommended procedures.
• Keep the vehicle in clean condition to minimize fire hazards. Be sure
to detect any loose or defective parts.

Severe Duty Guidelines

If the vehicle is operated under "severe conditions," service
procedures should be conducted more frequently than specified in
the "Periodic Maintenance Checklist." 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 whole vehicle should be inspected monthly for
signs of damage. Any damage must be repaired immediately.
The following list is meant as a guide and is not an all-inclusive
list of "severe duty" applications:
• Extreme temperature.
Bumpy, dusty, or ill maintained roads.
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• Excessively wet areas.
• Corrosive or contaminated areas.
Frequent loading of vehicle at/near capacity.
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• Use on multiple shifts.
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