Taylor-Dunn B0-248-36 Manual

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TAYLOR-DUNN
®
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READ THEOPERATOR’S MANUALBEFORE OPERATING
THIS VEHICLE.
Theoperator’smanualcontainsimportant information
regarding the safe operation of this vehicle.
WARNING
Starting Serial Number: 197830
Service and Replacement
Parts Manual
MANUAL MB-248-18
Model Numbers:
B0-248-36 (B 2-48, 36-volt)
B0-248-48 (B 2-48, 48-volt)
B0-254-36 (B 2-54, 36 volt)
B0-254-48 (B 2-54, 48 volt)
BT-248-36 (36-volt Back to Back Tram)
BT-248-48 (48-volt Back to Back Tram)
BT-280-36 (36-volt 10-passenger Tram)
BT-280-48 (48-volt 10-passenger Tram)

Yoursatisfactionisout#1goal.Ifyouhavequestionsorconcerns
with your vehicle, please contact your sales Representative or
Service Advisor at your local dealership.
Taylor-Dunn has a worldwide dealer and distribution network to
provide replacement parts and service for our vehicles.
Referto our website, www.taylor-dunn.com, fora dealer lookup
application.
Originally Published 1/23/2015
Revision C, 11/17/2016, contents subject to change without notice
Taylor-Dunn®Mfg.
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our vehicles. Information regarding vehicle sales, replacement parts, or service
should be obtained through your local dealer. A dealer locator can be found on
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The Taylor-Dunn Corporation:
Leading Provider of Commercial & Industrial Vehicles since 1949
Taylor-Dunn Manufacturing:
From the day we shipped our rst vehicle in 1949, we have pursued a singular goal: to build tough, rugged, dependable vehicles to help
our customers move personnel, equipment, and materials. It’s that simple. For over sixty years, our standard and custom vehicles - Burden
Carriers, Personnel Carriers, Stock Chasers, Electric Carts, Tow Tractors & more - have been the leading solution for customers in a
broad range of industrial, commercial, and ground-support markets.
Decades of experience are an invaluable asset, and it is an asset we cherish and protect. Our guiding principle is to provide application-
specic solutions, which are reliable, efcient, and economical.
Our domestic and international network of quality Taylor-Dunn Dealers and Parts & Service Support keeps our customers moving.
Tiger Tractor:
Tiger manufacturing has become a leading manufacturer of internal combustion industrial tractors and ground support equipment. With
tractor capacities ranging from 3,000 - 12,000 pounds drawbar pull, they are ideal for industrial applications as well as aircraft ground
support. As with all Taylor-Dunn vehicles; quality, service, support and reliability are built into all Tiger Tractor products.
Shown below is just a small sample of what Taylor-Dunn has to offer to keep your business moving:

Master Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................7
Service/Maintenance Guidelines....................13
Special Tool List ..............................................17
Tool List...................................................................18
Lubrication.......................................................21
Front Axle.........................................................25
Drive Axle.........................................................33
Steering............................................................43
Brakes...............................................................53
Motor.................................................................61
Motor Controller ..............................................67
Tires & Wheels.................................................71
Batteries...........................................................77
Suspension......................................................83
Wire Diagram ...................................................89
Replacement Parts..........................................91
Hardware Information .....................................151
Note: Eachsectiontitlepagecontains
a section table of contents

Notes:

Table of Contents
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.
Introduction
Introduction
About This Manual ..........................................8
Who Should Read This Manual......................8
Replacement Parts..........................................8
How To Use This Manual ................................8
Conventions ............................................................9
Signal Words and Their Denitions: ........................9
Responsibilities...............................................10
How to Identify Your Vehicle ..........................11
Web Site Registration .....................................11

Page-8 MB-248-18
Introduction B0-248; B0-254; BT-248; BT-280 (36v & 48v)
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
The purchase of this vehicle shows a belief in
high quality products manufactured in the USA.
Taylor-Dunn®, a leading manufacturer of electric burden
and personnel carriers since 1949, wants to be sure
this vehicle provides years of reliable service. Please
continue to read this manual and enjoy this high quality
Taylor-Dunn®vehicle.
This manual is to serve as a guide for the service,
repair, and operation of Taylor-Dunn®vehicles and is
notintended as a trainingguide.Taylor-Dunn®has made
every effort to include as much information as possible
about the operation and maintenance of this vehicle.
Before servicing, operating, training or performing
maintenance on this or any other Taylor-Dunn®vehicle,
read the appropriate Taylor-Dunn®manual.
Each Taylor-Dunn®manual references the applicable
models and serial numbers on the front cover.
Please, be aware of all cautions, warnings, instructions,
and notes contained in this manual.
WHO SHOULD READ THIS MANUAL
This manual is intended for use by anyone who is going
to operate, own, perform maintenance on, service, or
order parts for this Taylor-Dunn®vehicle. Each person
shall be familiar with the parts of this manual that apply
to their use of this vehicle.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
To maintain peak performance, only use original Taylor-
Dunnreplacementpartsintendedforuseonyourvehicle.
Taylor-Dunn components are designed and tested for
use on specic Taylor-Dunn model vehicles. Only use
the correct Taylor-Dunn replacement components for
your Taylor-Dunn vehicle.
Electrical components not tested by Taylor-Dunn (or
intended for use on other Taylor-Dunn vehicles) may
have unanticipated interaction and/or interference with
thevehicles control systemresultingin unsafe operation
or damage to the electrical system.
Mechanical components not tested by Taylor-Dunn (or
from other model Taylor-Dunn vehicles) may have an
undesirable affect on the operation of the vehicle, result
in additional frame stress, or stress other components
resulting in premature failure or an unsafe condition.
Duetotheunknownpropertiesofnon-Taylor-Dunntested
componentsor from componentsnotoriginally equipped
on the vehicle, we cannot approve their use in a Taylor-
Dunn vehicle.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual is organized into three main sections:
Introduction
This section describes how to use this service manual
and how to identify your vehicle.
Maintenance, Service, and Repair
This section gives specic information on the servicing
of the vehicle and a schedule for maintenance checks.
This manual is for mechanical repairs only and does
not include electrical diagnosis procedures. Electrical
diagnosisproceduresareincluded in a separate manual.
Replacement Parts
This section provides an illustrated view of various
assemblies.Theillustrationsare accompanied bytables
identifying the parts.

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MB-248-18
Introduction
B0-248; B0-254; BT-248; BT-280 (36v & 48v)
Conventions
Symbols and/or words used to dene Dangers, Warnings, Cautions, and Notices are found throughout this manual.
The “Words” in this context will be referred to as “Signal words.” The words dened here as “signal words” may be
used elsewhere in the text of this document without being a signal word. When used as a signal word, the signal
word will be enclosed in a solid rectangle with white background (example below).
Signal Words and Their Denitions:
DANGER: This signal word will be accompanied by the safety alert symbol (see below). “DANGER” will indicate
a hazard that, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious bodily injury to yourself, the operator or
passengers of the vehicle, or people in the immediate area of the vehicle.
WARNING: This signal word will be accompanied by the safety alert symbol (see below). “WARNING” will indicate
a hazard that, if not avoided, may result in death or serious bodily injury to yourself, the operator or
passengers of the vehicle, or people in the immediate area of the vehicle.
CAUTION: This signal word will be accompanied by the safety alert symbol (see below). “CAUTION” will indicate a
hazardthat,if not avoided, mayresultinminoror moderate injury toyourself,theoperator or passengers
of the vehicle, or people in the immediate area of the vehicle.
NOTICE: This signal word will not be accompanied by the safety alert symbol. “NOTICE” will indicate a condition
that if not avoided may result in property damage. “Property” is dened as the vehicle, components in
the vehicle and/or the surrounding area such as buildings, other vehicles, etc.
Safety alert symbol (see
above).
Represents a high voltage
hazard.
Represents an explosion
hazard.
Represents a corrosive
chemical hazard.
Represents a re hazard.
Represents a poisonous
chemical hazard.
Some of the decals applied to the
vehiclewillhave iconsrepresenting their
function. The icons and their denitions
are listed below:
Read the operators manual.
Read the maintenance manual.
Keep arms and legs inside the
vehicle.
Parking brake ON.
Parking brake OFF.
Do not get wet.
Do not spray wash.
Safety Messages
Importantinformationnotifying you of any conditionsthat
may result in hazards to yourself, persons nearby, and/
or hazards to the vehicle will be presented in a text box
with a black border and may include a signal word (see
above). To the right is an example of a safety message.
The safety message may include additional warning
icons representing the type of hazard. The following
is a list of these icons and what they represent. These
icons may also be included on the various warning and
information decals applied to the vehicle.
WARNING
This is an example of a safety alert message.
This message will contain information about a
hazard and/or instructions on avoiding a hazard.
The actual size and location of this warning box
may vary.

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Introduction B0-248; B0-254; BT-248; BT-280 (36v & 48v)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Of the Operator...
A vehicle shall not be operated until the operator has
successfully completed an operator training course
provided by the owner of the vehicle.
Theoperator is responsibleto be surethat the vehicle
is operated only on authorized roads, highways, and
installations.
The operator is responsible to confirm that all
passengers are properly seated and properly using
the available restraints.
The operator is responsible for the safe operation of
the vehicle, preoperational and operational checks
on the vehicle, and the reporting of any problems to
service and repair personnel.
Of the Passengers...
Thepassengersareresponsibletoremainfullyseated,
keepingtheir hands, arms,and legs insidethevehicle
at all times. Each passenger shall be fully aware of
the vehicle’s operation.All forms of recklessness are
to be avoided. Do not engage in horseplay.
Of the Owner...
The owner of this or any Taylor-Dunn vehicle is
responsible for the overall maintenance and repairs
of the vehicle, as well as the training of operators.
Theowneris also responsibleforoperatortraining per
the following federal regulations:
• ANSI/ITSDF 56.8-2006 Personnel and Burden
Carriers: Part II, Paragraph 6.2a.
• ANSI/ITSDF 56.9 – 2007 Safety Standard for
Operator Controlled Industrial Tow Tractors: Part
II, paragraph 4.11.
• Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 29,
Subtitle B, Chapter Xvii OSHA, Part 1910.178
Powered Industrial Trucks (2011): 1910.178,
Section (l).
Per OSHA Regulation, 29 CFR 1910.178 Powered
Industrial Truck Operator Training, the owner must
keep a record of conducted training and maintenance
performed on the vehicle.
Of the Service Personnel...
The service personnel are responsible for the service
and maintenance of the vehicle. At no time shall a
service person allow any untrained personnel to service
or repair this or any Taylor-Dunn®vehicle. For the
purposes of training, a qualied service person may
oversee the repairs or services being made to a vehicle
by an individual in training.At no time shall an untrained
individualbeallowedtoserviceorrepairavehiclewithout
supervision. This manual is not a training guide.
Personnel performing service and repair shall have
knowledge of:
• Basic standard automotive repair procedures
• Basic DC and AC electrical theory
• AC motor speed control operation
• Use of digital and analog multi-meters
• Lead acid batteries
Personnel performing maintenance shall have basic
knowledge of standard automotive maintenance
procedures and lead acid batteries.
WARNING
To maintain peak performance, always use
original Taylor-Dunn replacement parts
intended for use on your vehicle. Taylor-Dunn
components are designed and tested for use
on specic Taylor-Dunn model vehicles. Only
use the correct Taylor-Dunn replacement
components for your Taylor-Dunn vehicle.
Do not modify your vehicle:
Modifications to this vehicle may have an
undesirable affect on the operation of the
vehicle, result in additional frame stress, or
stress other components resulting in premature
failure or an unsafe condition and may lead to
an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
WARNING
The only personnel authorized to repair,
modify, or adjust any part of this or any Taylor-
Dunn vehicle is a factory authorized service
technician. Repairs made by unauthorized
personnel may result in damage to the vehicles
systems which could lead to an unsafe condition
resulting in severe bodily injury and/or property
damage. Unauthorized repairs may also void the
vehicles warranty.

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MB-248-18
Introduction
B0-248; B0-254; BT-248; BT-280 (36v & 48v)
HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR VEHICLE
This manual is valid only for the serial numbers listed on the front cover. If the ending serial number is blank, then
this manual was for current production vehicles when printed. If you did not receive this manual with the vehicle,
you should conrm this manual is valid for your serial number at the Taylor-Dunn web site.
The locations of the model and serial numbers are shown in the illustrations below:
WEB SITE REGISTRATION
Registering on the Taylor-Dunn web site will give you access to a wealth of information about your vehicle and the
entire Taylor- Dunn line of vehicles. Your contact information will remain condential and will not be shared outside
of the Taylor-Dunn corporation.
Once registered on the Taylor-Dunn web site, you will have access to:
• Additional Taylor-Dunn product information.
• Worldwide Taylor-Dunn dealer contacts
• Vehicle Service, Maintenance, Operator, Troubleshooting, and Parts manuals.
• Replacement part number lookup utility
www.taylor-dunn.com
Data plate on the kick panel ID tag found on the frame beneath the driver seat.

Notes:

Table of Contents
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.
Service/Maintenance
Guidelines
Service/Maintenance Guidelines
Read Me First:
Maintenance Guidelines and
General Instructions.................................14
Vehicle Modications......................................15
Using Non-OEM Replacement Components:..........15

Service/Maintenance Guidelines
Page 14
B0-248; B0-254; BT-248; BT-280 (36v & 48v)
MB-248-18
READ ME FIRST:
MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES AND GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Read and follow all of the guidelines listed
below. Failure to follow these guidelines may
result in severe bodily injury and/or property
damage.
WARNING
BEFORE STARTING ANY REPAIRS
1) Make sure the start switch is in the “OFF”
position, then remove the key.
2) Place the forward-reverse switch in the
center “OFF” position.
3) Set the park brake or conrm the brake is set
when equipped with an automatic brake.
4) Place blocks under the front or rear wheels
to prevent vehicle movement.
5) Disconnect the main positive and negative
cables at the batteries.
WARNING
Periodic maintenance and service must be
performed on this vehicle. Failure to complete
these scheduled maintenance and service
procedures can result in severe bodily injury
and/or property damage. It is the owner and/
or operators responsibility to ensure that proper
service and maintenance is performed on the
vehicle, described in this manual.
WARNING
When lifting the vehicle, always use a hoist with
lifting strap, or a jack of adequate capacity.
Use jack stands to support the vehicle before
starting any repairs. Failure to use lifting and
support devices of rated load capacity may
result in severe bodily injury.
WARNING
The vehicle may operate at any time while
performing control system test procedures.
All tests must be performed with the drive
wheels off of the ground and the vehicle
supported with jack stands.
Testing with drive wheels on the ground may
result in vehicle movement causing severe
bodily injury and/or property damage.
WARNING
The only personnel authorized to repair,
modify, or adjust any part of this or any Taylor-
Dunn vehicle is a factory authorized service
technician. Repairs made by unauthorized
personnel may result in damage to or improper
operation of the vehicles systems which could
lead to an unsafe condition resulting in severe
bodily injury and/or property damage.
Unauthorized repairs may also void the vehicles
warranty.
WARNING
On a three wheel vehicle: When raising both
rear wheels, the front end of the vehicle must
be supported to prevent tipping. The rear of
the vehicle should be raised by a means so that
the left and right side are raised equally, such
as a hoist with xed length chains attached to
the left and right side of the vehicle. Failure to
properly support the vehicle may result in the
vehicle tipping over causing severe bodily injury
and/or property damage.
• Read the operator’s manual before operating this
vehicle.
• Avoid re hazards and have re protection
equipment present in the work area.
• Conduct vehicle performance checks in an
authorized area where safe clearance exists.
• Ventilate the work area properly.
• Only properly trained and authorized technicians
should perform maintenance or repairs to this
vehicle.
• Regularly inspect and maintain the following
systems in a safe working condition: brakes,
steering mechanisms, speed and directional
control mechanisms, warning devices, lights,
governors, guards, and safety devices.
• Inspect and maintain battery limit switches,
protective devices, electrical conductors, and
connections in conformance with Taylor-Dunn’s®
recommended procedures.
• Keep the vehicle in clean condition to minimize
re hazards and facilitate detection of loose or
defective parts.
• Do not use an open ame to check level or
leakage of battery electrolyte.
• Do not use open pans of fuel or ammable uids
for cleaning parts.

Service/Maintenance Guidelines
Page 15
MB-248-18
B0-248; B0-254; BT-248; BT-280 (36v & 48v)
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS
Using Non-OEM Replacement Components:
To maintain peak performance, always use original
Taylor-Dunn replacement parts intended for use on your
vehicle.
Taylor-Dunn components are designed and tested for
use on specic Taylor-Dunn model vehicles. Only use
the correct Taylor-Dunn replacement components for
your Taylor-Dunn vehicle.
Electrical Components:
Electrical components not tested by Taylor-Dunn (or intended
for use on other Taylor-Dunn vehicles) may have unanticipated
interaction and/or interference with the vehicles control system
resultingin unsafe operation ordamagetothe electrical system.
Mechanical Components:
Mechanical components not tested by Taylor-Dunn (or from
other model Taylor-Dunn vehicles) may have an undesirable
affect on the operation of the vehicle, result in additional frame
stress,or stress other componentsresultingin premature failure
or an unsafe condition.
Due to the unknown properties of non-Taylor-Dunn tested
components or from components not originally equipped on the
vehicle, we cannot approve their use in a Taylor-Dunn vehicle.
Taylor-Dunn vehicles are designed and manufactured
in accordance with ANSI/ITSDF and OSHA regulations.
Per ANSI/ITSDF and OHSA, modications to the vehicle
mustbe approved by themanufacturer. Listed below are
the specic regulations:
ANSI/ITSDF 56.8-2006 Personnel and
Burden Carriers:
Paragraph 8.2q:
Modications and additions which affect capacity and safe
machine operation shall not be performed by the customer or
user without manufacture’s prior written authorization; where
authorized modications have been made, the user shall ensure
that capacity, operation, warning, and maintenance instructions
plates, tags, or decals are changed accordingly.
Paragraph 8.2r:
Care shall be taken to ensure that all replacement parts are
interchangeable with the original parts and of a quality at least
equal to that provided in the original equipment.
ANSI/ITSDF 56.9 – 2007 Safety Standard for
Operator Controlled Industrial Tow Tractors:
Paragraph 6.2.14:
Modications and additions which affect capacity and safe tow
tractor operation shall not be performed without manufacture’s
prior written approval. Capacity, operation, and maintenance
instructions plates, tags, or decals are changed accordingly.
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 29,
Subtitle B,Chapter Xvii OSHA, Part1910.178
Powered Industrial Trucks (2011)
1910.178(a)(4)
Modications and additions which affect capacity and safe
operationshallnot be performed bythecustomeroruserwithout
manufacturers prior written approval. Capacity, operation, and
maintenanceinstruction plates,tags,or decals shall bechanged
accordingly.
1910.178(q)(6)
Industrialtrucks shall not bealteredso that the relativepositions
of the various parts are different from what they were when
originally received from the manufacturer, nor shall they be
altered either by the addition of extra parts not provided by
the manufacturer or by the elimination of any parts, except
as provided in paragraph (q)(12) of this section. Additional
counterweighting of fork trucks shall not be done unless
approved by the truck manufacturer.

Notes:

Table of Contents
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.
Special Tool List
Special Tool List
Tool List............................................................18
Controller Programming:.........................................18
Troubleshooting Guide...................................20

Tool List
Page 18
B0-248; B0-254; BT-248; BT-280 (36v & 48v)
MB-248-18
TOOL LIST
The tools shown here are generic for servicing Taylor-Dunn vehicles. Not all tools will be required for servicing this
vehicle.
62-027-32: Throttle Module Analyzer
Tests the throttle module in or out of the
vehicle
75-089-00: Throttle Module Test Harness
Used in conjunction with a volt meter to test
the throttle module. The module must be
installed in a working control system.
Note: Part # 62-027-31
includes instructions
Curtis AC System Handset. Diagnostics and
adjustmentsofthe CurtisAC controlsystem.
62-027-67: Diagnostics and adjustments
62-027-68: Diagnostics only
62-027-00: Test Light
Usedfortestingelectricalcircuits.Switchable
for 12, 24, 36, 48 volt systems.
Required to complete troubleshooting
provided in the vehicle service manuals.
43-201-50: Pinion Seal Installation Tool
Usedto install thepinionseal on allvehicles
equipped with the Power Traction primary
reduction and a pinion brake or speed
sensor.
41-532-50: Chain Case Centering Tool
Used to center the chain case cover on all
vehicles equipped with the Power Traction
primaryreductionand a pinion brakeorspeed
sensor. Includes instructions.
62-027-61 and -62: Sevcon System
Handset
Diagnostics and adjustments (-62 only)
of the Sevcon Power Pak and Micro Pak
control systems.
Controller Programming:
Sevcon: 62-027-63 “PCpaK Cable lead and application.”
Curtis AC: 62-027-66 “1314 PC Programming Station”

Tool List
Page 19
MB-248-18
B0-248; B0-254; BT-248; BT-280 (36v & 48v)
96-500-43: PMT/C Meter Reset Module
RequiredtoresetthePMT/Cmaintenance
meter (special order option).
77-201-00: Battery Filler
Used to safely add water to batteries.
Equipped with splash guard and auto-
shutoff when cell is full.
70-440-55: Pin Removing Tool
Removes pin from Amp circular harness
connectors.
Molex # 11-300-06: Pin Removing Tool
Removes 0.093 diameter pins from Molex
rectangular harness connectors. Not
available from Taylor-Dunn. Purchase from
any local electronics distributor.
41-350-13:Disc Brake Boot InstallationTool
Assists in installing the rubber boot onto the
disc brake piston.
75-442-55: Pin Removing Tool
Removes pins from Molex Mini-Fit harness
connectors.
77-200-00: Hydrometer
Used for testing battery electrolyte.
Illustration is of a typical hydrometer, actual
hydrometer type may vary.
Molex # 11-300-02: Pin Removing Tool
Removes 0.062 diameter pins from Molex
rectangular harness connectors. Not
available from Taylor-Dunn. Purchase from
any local electronics distributor.
96-500-48: GT Drive Oil Fill Plug Tool
Used to remove the oil ll plug on GT
drives.Itisusedwitha3/8”driveextension
(not included).

Tool List
Page 20
B0-248; B0-254; BT-248; BT-280 (36v & 48v)
MB-248-18
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
This is a general troubleshooting guide for various mechanical faults. Refer to the electrical troubleshooting chapter
for checking the electronic motor control system.
This list is provided as a guide only. It is not all inclusive of causes that may result in a specic symptom.
Note: Thislistisprovidedasaguideonly.Itisnotallinclusiveofcausesthatmayresultinaspecicsymptom.
Symptom Suspect Component or System Action
Steering Pulls Left or Right Front end out of alignment Realign front end
Low tire pressure Inspect tire pressure
Difcult Steering Lack of lubrication Lubricate steering linkages
Damaged or worn steering components Inspect all steering components
Low tire pressure Inspect tire pressure
Excessive Play in Steering Damaged or worn steering linkages Inspect steering linkages
Loose steering linkages Tighten all hardware
Loose steering wheel Inspect steering wheel nut
Loose front spring hardware Tighten all hardware
Soft and/or Low Brake Pedal Air in brake lines Bleed brake system
Master cylinder uid level low Fill master cylinder and bleed system
Brake pedal linkage out of adjustment Adjust linkages
Hard Brake Pedal Faulty master cylinder Inspect master cylinder
Lack of Braking Power Contaminated brake pads Replace brake pads
Worn brakes Replace brakes
Air in brake lines Bleed brake system
Brakes Dragging Brake pedal linkage out of adjustment Adjust linkages
Faulty master cylinder Inspect master cylinder
Faulty brake caliper Inspect brake calipers
Debris in brakes Inspect brakes
Parking brake applied Release parking brake, inspect linkage
Low Power or Running Slow Faulty or discharged battery Test battery and charge
Brakes dragging Inspect brake system
Fault in motor control system Refer to motor control fault codes
Noise, Front End Loose wheel nuts Tighten all hardware
Damaged or worn wheel bearings Inspect wheel bearings
Damaged, worn, or debris in brakes Inspect brakes
Loose components Tighten all hardware
Damaged or worn suspension mounts Inspect suspension
Noise, Rear End Loose wheel nuts Tighten all hardware
Damaged or worn internal transaxle components Inspect transaxle
Damaged or worn suspension mounts Inspect suspension