Taylor-Dunn Bigfoot User manual

MB-440-07
Use with Model Numbers:
B5-440-36
B5-440-48
B5-540-48XL
BF-030-48
Operator’s Manual
Serial Number Range:
Starting: 204000
Ending: See Introduction Chapter
READANDUNDERSTANDTHISMANUALBEFORE
OPERATION OR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE.
Thismanual contains important informationregarding
the safe operation and maintenance of this vehicle.This
manual must be kept with the vehicle.
WARNING
E

Your satisfaction is our #1 goal. If you have questions or
concerns 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.
Refer to our web site, www.taylor-dunn.com, for a dealer
lookup application.
Originally Published 12/28/2016
Revision E, 3/5/2018
Contents subject to change without notice
Taylor-Dunn®Mfg.
2114 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(800)-688-8680
[phone]
(FAX) [phone]
Visit our Web site: www.taylor-dunn.com
My Vehicle information
Serial Number:
Date Purchased:
Date Delivered:
Dealer Purchased From:
Salesperson Name:

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CONTACT INFORMATION
Service, Parts, Sales:
Taylor-Dunn has a network of dealers distributed around the globe to support our vehicles.
Informationregardingvehiclesales,replacementparts,or service should be obtained through
your local dealer.
A dealer locator can be found on the Taylor-Dunn website at www.taylor-dunn.com.
If you do not have access to the Internet, you can call the factory direct at:
01 [phone]
Feedback regarding this or any Taylor-Dunn manual can be sent to:
Taylor-Dunn Manufacturing
Attn: Tech Writer
2114 West Ball Road
Anaheim, CA 92804

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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 movepersonnel, equipment, andmaterials. It’s
that simple. For over sixty years, our standard and custom vehicles - Burden Carriers, Personnel
Carriers, Stock Chasers, Electric Carts, Tow Tractors and more - have been the leading solution
for customers in a broad range of industrial, commercial, and ground-support markets.
Decadesofexperienceareaninvaluableasset,anditisanassetwecherishandprotect.Ourguiding
principle is to provide application-specic solutions, which are reliable, efcient, and economical.
Ourdomesticand international network ofqualityTaylor-DunnDealersand Parts & ServiceSupport
keeps our customers moving.
Tiger Tractor:
Tiger manufacturing has become a leading manufacturer of internal combustion engine industrial
tractorsand groundsupport equipment.With tractor capacities ranging from3,000 - 12,000 pounds
drawbar pull, they are ideal for industrial applications as well as aircraft ground support.As with all
Taylor-Dunnvehicles; quality,service,supportand reliability arebuilt into allTigerTractorproducts.
Shown below is just a small sample of what Taylor-Dunn has to offer to keep
your business moving:

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MB-440-07 Table of Contents
Contact Information......................3
The Taylor-Dunn Corporation: ....4
Introduction 7
Who Should Read This Manual........... 7
About This Manual............................... 7
Glossary of Terms...........................8
Conventions ....................................10
Signal Words and Their Denitions:..... 10
Safety Alert Message........................... 10
Responsibilities...............................11
Of the Owner........................................ 11
Vehicle Modications .....................12
Replacement Parts .........................13
Using Non-OEM Replacement
Components:........................................ 13
About Your Vehicle 14
Licensing Requirements ...................... 14
Vehicle compliance.............................. 14
How to Identify Your Vehicle ........15
Data Plate............................................ 15
Where to Find Data Plate and Serial
Number................................................ 15
Taking Delivery of Your
Vehicle 16
What To Do If a Problem is
Found...............................................16
Driver Training 17
Driver Qualications............................. 17
Vehicle Controls 18
Instrument Panel............................18
Operator Controls..........................20
Throttle Pedal....................................... 20
Foot Brake Pedal................................. 20
Turn Signal Switch (optional)............... 20
Hazard Light Switch (optional)............. 20
Horn Switch.......................................... 20
Steering................................................ 20
Emergency Power Cut Switch ............. 21
Park Brake, Manual (Standard on
BIGFOOT Models)............................... 21
Adjustable Seats.................................. 22
Available Dash Displays.................23
SmartView Display............................... 23
ClearView Display................................ 26
Vehicle Operation 32
General Safety Guidelines................... 32
Seat Belts (optional)............................. 34
All Seat Belt Types............................... 35
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts .. 35
Lap Belts Only...................................... 35
Seat Belts While Pregnant................... 35
Safety Belt Maintenance...................... 35
Starting................................................. 36
Driving.................................................. 37
Collisions or Accidents......................... 39
Tip Over ............................................... 39
Transporting Pets................................. 39
Battery Disconnect............................... 40
Vehicle Load Capacity, Denition......... 40
Open the Seat...................................... 41
Close the Seat ..................................... 41
Dump Bed Operation........................... 42
Towing.............................................44
Draw Bar Pull (DBP), Denition ........... 44
Park Brake Bypass Switch................... 46
Towing This Vehicle.............................. 47
Charging Your Vehicle 48
Generic Safety Guidelines.............48
Charging Receptacle (BIGFOOT XL)...49
Charging Time...................................... 50
New Battery Break-In........................... 50
AC Power Source ................................ 50
Signet Model HBS Charger.................. 51
Lester Summit Charger........................ 53
Lester Summit II Charger..................... 56
Delta-Q QuiQ Charger......................... 58
Delta-Q IC650 Charger........................ 61
Storing and Returning to
Service 63
Storing Your Vehicle............................. 63
Returning to Service ............................ 63

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Vehicle Maintenance 64
Daily Inspection.................................... 64
Pre-Operation Inspection..................... 64
Interlock Switch Inspection...........65
Start Switch ......................................... 65
Operator Presence Switch................... 65
Parking Brake Switch:.......................... 65
Brake Interlock Switch ......................... 66
Charger Interlock Switch...................... 66
Battery Door Switch............................. 66
Battery Inspection Box......................... 66
Dump Bed Interlock ............................. 66
Maintenance Schedule ........................ 67
Maintenance Guidelines for Severe Duty
Applications.......................................... 67
Battery Maintenance......................68
Cleaning............................................... 69
Watering............................................... 69
Battery Inspection Box .................70
Tires.................................................71
Air Pressure......................................... 71
Tire Tread Wear................................... 71
Changing a Tire/Wheel Assembly........ 72
Tire Rotation......................................... 73
Replacing a Tire................................... 73
Brake Fluid Level...........................74
Cleaning ..........................................75
BIGFOOT Standard
Specications 76
BIGFOOT XL Standard
Specications 77
Index 78

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MB-440-07 Introduction
Theonly personnel authorized to repair, modify,oradjustany
part of this or anyTaylor-Dunn vehicle is a factory authorized
service technician. Repairs made by unauthorized personnel
mayresultindamage to thevehicle’s systems which could lead
to an unsafe condition resulting in severe bodily injury and/
or property damage. Unauthorized repairs may also void the
vehicle’s warranty.
WARNING
Who Should Read This Manual
This manual is intended for use by anyone operating or performing routine maintenance on this
vehicle. Each person should be familiar with the parts of this manual that apply to their use of this
vehicle.
About This Manual
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-Dunnwebsite.Aplace to record yourvehicleinformation is provided onthe inside front cover
This manual is subject to change without notice. Updates are available through your dealer or the
Taylor-Dunn web site at www.taylor-dunn.com.
Taylor-Dunn is not to be held liable for errors in this manual or any consequential damage that
results from the use of 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 operation and maintenance of your Taylor-Dunn vehicle.
Taylor-Dunn has made every effort to include as much information as possible about the operation
and maintenance of this vehicle.
Thismanualcontainsinformationaboutthestandardequipmentandoptionsavailableforthismodel.
This vehicle may not be equipped with all available options. If you do not know which information
applies to your vehicle, then you should contact your dealer.
Included in this manual are:
• Vehicle Description
• Safety Rules and Guidelines
• Operational Information
• Operator Responsibilities
• Owner Responsibilities
• Control Operation and Location Information
• Maintenance Information
Before operating or performing maintenance on this or any other Taylor-Dunn vehicle, read the
appropriate Taylor-Dunn manual.
Please, be aware of all cautions, warnings, instructions, and notes contained in this manual.

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Approved Operator
Position
Sit down vehicle
Theoperatorshall be seated intheoperator seat with back upagainst
theoperatorseatbackcushion.Additionalbacksupportmaybe added
as needed. The back support shall be fastened to the operator seat
back cushion to prevent it from falling off the vehicle or onto the seat
cushion. The operator’s left foot shall be on the oorboard. The right
foot should be positioned for easy access to the brake or throttle
pedals. Both hands should be on the steering wheel while the vehicle
is in motion.
Approved Operator
Position
Stand up vehicle
The operator shall be standing on the operator platform with weight
aboutequally distributed between leftand right feet.The left footshall
be placed on the left side of the operator platform to properly engage
the operator presence switch. Both hands shall be on the steering
wheel while the vehicle is in motion.
BDI Battery Discharge Indicator. Same as BSI:
BSI Battery Status Indicator. The gauge on the dash showing the battery
charge level. Also can be referred to as BDI.
Caution (signal word) Refer to Signal Words and Their Denitions.
Danger (signal word) Refer to Signal Words and Their Denitions.
Direction Control Switch A switch typically located on the dash that is used to select the
direction of travel.
DBP Draw Bar Pull (see below).
Draw bar pull The force seen by the trailer hitch at the rear of the vehicle.
Electrolyte The uid inside of a battery.
Fault A “fault” is something that happens when the motor speed control
system detects a problem with the vehicle. Some faults will prevent
operation of the vehicle.
FLA battery FloodedLeadAcidBattery.Abatterythatrequiresregularmaintenance
of electrolyte level.
FS-1 Switch inside of the throttle module that starts the vehicle moving.
High/Low High speed, Low speed.
LOBB Lift Out Battery Box, a type of removable battery.
Moderate injury An injury treatable by rst aid and/or follow up treatment by a doctor
or other professional medical personnel.
Notice (signal word) Refer to Signal Words and Their Denitions.
OPS “Operator Protective Structure”: Steel cab or cage around the
occupants.
Regen Short term for Regenerative Braking. “Regen” is the braking action
provided by the motor. Similar to downshifting in an automobile.
Energy created during regen is returned to the battery.
ROBB Roll Out Battery Box a type of removable battery.
Seating position: When used in the context of occupant seating positions, “seat” is
dened as a single seat cushion or a span of 20 inches on a bench
seat.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Thereare a number of words and phrases used in this documentthat may have a different,special,
or specic denition when use in the context of this document.

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Sequence Fault A type of fault that disables the vehicle. Occurs when the switches
require to operate the vehicle are not operated in the correct order.
Service Brake The primary braking system used to stop the vehicle.
Severe bodily injury An injury that requires immediate treatment by a doctor or other
professional medical personnel. Not rst aid.
Signal word A word used to dene hazards to operator, passengers, service
technician, or personnel in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle.
SLA battery SealedLeadAcidBattery.Abatterythatdoesnotrequiremaintenance
of electrolyte level.
Small children Children that must be transported in a child seat as dened by federal
or state motor vehicle standards.
SRO Static Return to Off.A fault action that disables the vehicle.
Start Switch A switch typically located on the dash that enables the vehicle for
operation. This switch may, or may not require a key to operate.
Warning (signal word): Refer to Signal Words and Their Denitions.

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CONVENTIONS
Symbols and/or words used to dene Dangers, Warnings, Cautions, and Notices are found
throughoutthis manual. The “Words”inthis context willbe referred to as “signalwords.” 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 wordwillbeaccompaniedbythesafetyalertsymbol (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 signalwordwillbeaccompaniedbythesafetyalertsymbol(seebelow). “CAUTION”
will indicate a hazard that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury to
yourself, the operator 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).
High voltage hazard.
Explosion hazard.
Corrosive chemical hazard.
Fire hazard.
Poisonous chemical hazard.
Safety Alert Message
Important information notifying you of any
conditionsthatmayresultinhazardstoyourself,
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.
Below 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.
Thisisanexample of a safetyalertmessage.
This message will contain information
about a hazard and/or instructions on
avoidingahazard.Theactualsize,location,
and signal word used for the message box
may vary.
WARNING
Decals applied to the vehicle may have other
icons representing their function. The icons and
their denitions are listed below:
Read the operator’s manual.
Read the maintenance manual.
Keep arms and legs inside the vehicle.
Park brake engaged.
Park brake released.
Do not get wet.
Do not spray wash.