Taylor-Dunn BT-280 Series User manual

MB-280-02
Serial Number Range:
Starting: 205963
Ending: See Introduction Chapter
Use with Model Numbers:
BT-280-36 (36 volt)
BT-280-48 (48-volt)
Operator’s Manual
BT-280 Tram
The best way to go about your business
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION
OR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE.
This manual contains important information
regarding the safe operation and maintenance of
this vehicle. This manual should be kept with the
vehicle.
WARNING
D

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: 12/14/2017
Revision D, 8/13/2018
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
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Taylor-Dunn Contact Information
Service, Parts, Sales:
Taylor-Dunn has a network of dealers distributed around the globe to support our vehicles.
Informationregardingvehiclesales,replacement parts, orservice should beobtained through your
local dealer. Adealer 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 vehicle 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 tohelp ourcustomers 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.
Decadesof experiencearean invaluableasset, anditis anasset wecherish andprotect.Our guiding
principle is to provide application-specic solutions, which are reliable, efcient, and economical.
Ourdomestic andinternational network ofqualityTaylor-DunnDealers andParts & ServiceSupport
keeps our customers moving.
Tiger Tractor:
Tiger manufacturing has become a leading manufacturer of internal combustion engine industrial
tractorsand ground support equipment.With tractor capacitiesranging 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 andreliability arebuiltinto allTigerTractor products.
Shown below is just a small sample of what Taylor-Dunn has to offer to keep
your business moving:

Table of Contents
The Taylor-Dunn Corporation: ....4
Introduction 7
Who Should Read This Manual........... 7
About This Manual............................... 7
Glossary of Terms...........................8
Web Site Registration ....................9
Responsibilities...............................10
Of the Owner........................................ 10
Of the Operator... ................................. 10
Of the Passengers............................... 10
Of the Service Personnel..................... 10
Conventions ....................................11
Signal Words and Their Denitions:..... 11
Safety Alert Message........................... 11
Vehicle Modications .....................12
About Your Vehicle 13
Licensing Requirements ...................... 13
Vehicle compliance .............................. 13
How to Identify Your Vehicle ........14
Data Plate............................................ 14
Frame Serial Number........................... 14
Taking Delivery of Your
Vehicle 15
What To Do If a Problem is Found
15
Operator Training 16
Driver Qualications............................. 16
Vehicle Controls 17
Dash.................................................17
1) Headlight Switch............................. 17
2) Wiper Switch................................... 17
3) Strobe Light Switch......................... 17
4: Direction Control Switch................... 17
5) Hi-Low Speed Switch...................... 17
6) Smart View Display......................... 17
7) Horn Switch .................................... 17
8) Start Switch..................................... 17
9) Emergency Stop Switch.................. 17
Parking Brake, Automatic..................... 18
Seat Adjustment................................... 18
Seat Interlock Switch ........................... 19
Park Brake........................................... 19
Charger Interlock ................................. 19
Trailer Brake Module............................ 20
Smart View Display.............................. 21
Fault Codes.......................................... 23
Vehicle Operation 24
General Safety Guidelines................... 24
Starting................................................. 26
Driving.................................................. 27
Collisions or Accidents......................... 28
Transporting Pets................................. 29
Vehicle Load Capacity, Denition......... 29
Towing.............................................30
Draw Bar Pull (DBP)............................ 30
Towing the Vehicle............................... 31
Park Brake Bypass Switch................... 31
Fire Extinguisher............................31
Seat Belts ........................................32
All Seat Belt Types............................... 33
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts .. 33
Lap Belts Only...................................... 33
Seat Belts While Pregnant................... 33
Safety Belt Maintenance...................... 33
Charging Your Vehicle 34
Generic Safety Guidelines.............34
Charging Time...................................... 35
New Battery Break In........................... 35
AC Power Source ................................ 35
Signet Model HBS Charger.................. 36
Lester Summit Charger........................ 38
Storing and Returning to
Service 40
Storing Your Vehicle............................. 40
Returning to Service ............................ 40