KNEGT UTVolt User manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
UTVolt Original Instruction
Version 1.0

Index
SAFETY NOTICES.................................................................................................................... 1
Important Information ............................................................................................................. 1
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 4
About this Manual................................................................................................................... 4
Machine Model.................................................................................................................... 4
Using this Manual................................................................................................................ 4
Machine Description............................................................................................................... 6
The Knegt UTVolt................................................................................................................ 6
Intended Use....................................................................................................................... 6
Component Location ........................................................................................................... 6
Safety Check List ................................................................................................................... 8
Safety - Yours and Others................................................................................................... 8
Safety Label Identification .................................................................................................... 13
Identifying your Machine ...................................................................................................... 18
Machine Identification Plate .............................................................................................. 18
Typical Vehicle Identification Number........................ Fout! Bladwijzer niet gedefinieerd.
Motor Identification Plate................................................................................................... 18
OPERATION ........................................................................................................................... 19
Introduction........................................................................................................................... 19
Before Entering the Cab....................................................................................................... 22
Entering and Leaving the Cab.............................................................................................. 23
Seat Controls........................................................................................................................ 24
Seat Belts ............................................................................................................................. 25
Seat Belt............................................................................................................................ 25
Drive Controls, Switches and Instruments ........................................................................... 26
Drive Controls ................................................................................................................... 26
Switches (lighting system/winch) ...................................................................................... 27
Digital Display ............................................................ Fout! Bladwijzer niet gedefinieerd.
Moving the Machine ............................................................................................................. 32
Starting the Machine ......................................................................................................... 32
Getting the Machine Moving ............................................................................................. 32
Stopping and Parking the Machine ................................................................................... 34
Lifting and Loading Operations ............................................................................................ 35
Carrying Loads.................................................................................................................. 35
Raising and Lowering the Load Bay ................................................................................. 35
Dumping the Loads ........................................................................................................... 36
SERVICE ................................................................................................................................. 38
Service Interva ..................................................................................................................... 38
Service Battery ..................................................................................................................... 40

SPECIFICATION ..................................................................................................................... 44
EC DECLARATION …………………………………………………………………………………45

Safety Notices
Important Information
The Operator’s Manual
WARNING
You and others can be killed or seriously injured if you operate or maintain the
machine without first studying the Operator Manual. You must study and follow the
instructions in the Operator Manual. If you do not understand anything, ask
someone who have understood or from Knegt International.
Do not operate the machine without an Operator Manual, or if there is anything on the
machine you do not understand.
Treat the Operator Manual as part of the machine. Keep it clean and in good condition.
Replace the Operator Manual immediately if it is lost, damaged or becomes unreadable.
Personal protective equipment is necessary during operation and maintenance.
The machine user shall determine whether special hazards exist in his application, such
as lines (gas, electricity) in the ground; close to overhead electric lines; below ground in
enclosed areas; in contaminated areas that require special precautionary measures to
eliminate or reduce the hazard;
The user shall minimize chemical hazards during operation, maintenance and
dismantling of the machine. Certain products, including insect repellents and chemicals,
will damage plastic surfaces. Do not allow these types of products to contact the vehicle.
WEATHER
The user shall consider the weather when you participate in an outdoor activity such as
driving an UTV. It’s dangerous to drive your UTV when the weather is bad or could
potentially become bad. Before starting out on your UTV, check the weather forecast for
the location and duration of your drive.
TIPPING
when tipping a load from a dumper, the centre of gravity will change continuously and the
condition of the ground will determine the stability of the machine. There are special
hazards for wheel dumpers working on soft ground and when the load is sticking to the
body e.g. wet clay or freezing material;

DOWHILL
The operator shall pay attention to maximum braking performance at downhill operation
during ice or slippery conditions;
Safety Warnings
This safety alert system identifies important safety messages in this manual. When you
see this symbol, be alert, your safety is involved, carefully read the message that follows,
and inform other operators.
In this publication and on the machine, there are safety notices. Each notice starts with a
signal word. The signal word meanings are given below.

DANGER
Denotes an extreme hazard exists. If proper precautions are not taken, it is highly
probable that the operator (or others) could be killed or seriously injured.
WARNING
Denotes a hazard exists. If proper precautions are not taken, the operator (or
others) could be killed or seriously injured.
CAUTION
Denotes a reminder of safety practices. Failure to follow these safety practices
could result in injury to the operator (or others) and possible damage to the
machine.

Introduction
About this Manual
Machine Model
This manual provides information for the following model: Knegt UTVolt
Knegt UTVolt
Using this Manual
This manual is arranged to give you a good understanding of the machine and its safe
operation. It also contains maintenance information and specification data. Read this
manual from front to back before using the machine for the first time. Particular attention
must be given to all the safety aspects of operating and maintaining the machine.
If there is anything you are not sure about, ask your Knegt distributor or employer. Do not
guess, you or others could be killed or seriously injured.
General warnings in this chapter are repeated throughout the book, as well as specific
warnings. Read all the safety statements regularly, so you do not forget them. Remember
that the best operators are the safest operators.
The illustrations in this manual are for guidance only. Where the machines differ, the text
and or the illustration will specify.
This manual contains original instructions, verified by the manufacturer (or their authorized
representative).
The manufacturer's policy is one of continuous improvement. The right to change the
specification of the machine without notice is reserved. No responsibility will be accepted
for discrepancies which may occur between specifications of the machine and the
descriptions contained in this publication.
All optional equipment included in this manual may not be available in all territories
Left Side, Right Side
In this manual, 'left' A and 'right' B mean your left and right when you are
seated correctly in the machine.

A
B

Machine Description
The Knegt UTVolt
The Knegt UTVolt is a six-wheeled four-Wheel-Drive (4WD) utility vehicle fitted with a cargo
box. The vehicle is propelled by two electric AC motors driving through two gearboxes to
the rear wheels.
Intended Use
The machine is intended to be used on the farm, garden and similar environment to
transport fruits, vegetables, fertilizers, timer, etc. If the machine is used for other purposes
or in dangerous environments, for example in an explosion atmosphere, mining
environment, special safety regulations must be followed and the machine must be
equipped for use in these environments. This machine cannot be used on public road.
Component Location
Note: The illustration(s) show a typical machine model; your machine may look different
from the model shown.
1 Motors
2 Batteries

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