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
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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]
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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

Vehicle Maintenance 41
Daily Inspection.................................... 41
Pre-Operation Inspection..................... 41
Interlock Switch Inspection...........42
Start Switch ......................................... 42
Operator Presence Switch................... 42
Parking Brake Switch:.......................... 42
Brake Interlock Switch ......................... 43
Charger Interlock Switch...................... 43
Maintenance Schedule ........................ 44
Maintenance Guidelines for Severe Duty
Applications.......................................... 44
Battery Maintenance......................45
Cleaning............................................... 46
Watering............................................... 46
Removable Batteries......................47
Roll Out Battery Box (ROBB) with battery
Dolly..................................................... 47
Tires.................................................48
Air pressure.......................................... 48
Tire Tread Wear................................... 48
Changing a Tire/Wheel assembly ........ 49
Replacing a Tire................................... 50
Tire Rotation......................................... 50
Brake Fluid Level...........................51
Cleaning ..........................................52
Glass.................................................... 52
Plastic Windows................................... 52
Seats / Soft Doors................................ 52
Interior.................................................. 52
Exterior Body ....................................... 52
Cleaning the Seat Belts ....................... 52
Battery Charger.................................... 52
Under Carriage .................................... 52
Batteries............................................... 52
Control Panel....................................... 52
Standard Specications 53
Index 54

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MB-280-02 Introduction
Theonly personnelauthorized torepair, modify,
or adjust any part of this or any Taylor-Dunn
vehicleis afactoryauthorizedservicetechnician.
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.
Unauthorizedrepairsmayalsovoid thevehicles
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-Dunn website.Aplaceto record yourvehicle informationis providedon theinside 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.
Thismanual containsinformation aboutthestandard equipmentand optionsavailable forthismodel.
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
Theoperator shallbe seated inthe operatorseat withback upagainst
theoperator seatback cushion.Additional backsupport maybeadded
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 betweenleft andright feet.The leftfoot shall
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 FloodedLeadAcid Battery.Abatterythatrequires regularmaintenance
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 ofwords and phrasesused in this documentthat may havea 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 SealedLeadAcid Battery.Abattery thatdoesnot requiremaintenance
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.
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, and Parts manuals.
• Replacement part number lookup utility
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RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
The owner is responsible for operator training. Refer to Driver Training section for details.
The owner shall provide a copy of this manual if rented or loaned to another party and instruct
the other party to read and understand the contents of this manual.
The owner shall provide a copy of this manual when and if the vehicle is transferred to another
party.
Of the Operator...
All operators should complete an operator training course provided by the owner of the vehicle.
The operator is responsible for the proper use of the vehicle on authorized roads, highways,
and approved installations only.
The operator is responsible to conrm 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...
The passengers are responsible to remain fully seated, keeping their hands, arms, and legs
inside the vehicle at all times. Each passenger should be fully aware of the vehicle’s operation.
All forms of recklessness are to be avoided.
Of the Service Personnel...
The service personnel are responsible for the service and maintenance of the vehicle. At no
time should 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 should an
untrained individual be allowed to service or repair a vehicle without supervision. This manual
is not a training guide.
Personnel performing service and repair should 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 should have basic knowledge of standard automotive
maintenance procedures and lead acid batteries.
The only personnel authorized to repair, modify, or adjust any part of this or anyTaylor-
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
conditionresultingin severebodilyinjury and/orpropertydamage.Unauthorized repairs
may also void the vehicles warranty.
WARNING

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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 referredto 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 signalword willbeaccompanied bythesafety alertsymbol(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: Thissignal wordwillbeaccompanied bythesafetyalertsymbol (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 and 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
conditions that 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.
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.
Thisis anexample ofa safetyalertmessage.
This message will contain information
about a hazard and/or instructions on
avoidinga hazard.Theactual size,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 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.

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VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS
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 must be approved by the
manufacturer. 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:
Careshall be takento ensure thatall replacement partsare interchangeablewith 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
performedwithout manufacture’spriorwrittenapproval. Capacity,operation, andmaintenance
instructions plates, tags, or decals are changed accordingly.
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 29, Subtitle B, Chapter Xvii OSHA,
Part 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks (2011)
1910.178(a)(4)
Modications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation shall not be performed
by the customer or user without manufacturers prior written approval. Capacity, operation,
and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals shall be changed accordingly.
1910.178(q)(6)
Industrial trucks shall not be altered so that the relative positions 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
counterweightingof fork trucksshall not bedone unlessapproved by thetruck manufacturer.
Motor Speed Control Programming
Taylor-Dunn programmable motor speed controls are
programmed at the factory for optimum safe, efcient, and
smooth operation of the vehicle. The program settings
are based on many factors including but not limited to:
Vehicle Model, Maximum Safe Speed, System Voltage,
Drive Axle Conguration, Vehicle Conguration, etc.
Some of the parameters can be changed in the eld Using
PC software or handsets.
Contact the factory for information regarding available
alternate program settings.
Taylor-Dunn will only authorize the use of settings obtained from the factory for a specic vehicle.
Any other alterations to the programming ARE NOTAUTHORIZED and is at your own risk.
DO NOT interchange program settings from different vehicle models or models with different
congurations.
Improper programming may
cause unexpected operation of
the vehicle and/or damage the
electrical components. This could
result in severe bodily injury and/
or property damage
WARNING

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MB-280-02 About Your Vehicle
The purchase of your Taylor-Dunn vehicle shows a belief in high quality products manufactured in
theUSA.Your newvehicle operatesentirely onelectric batterypower.It isan emissionsfree vehicle.
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.
Each base model is available in numerous congurations depending on what options were requested
when the vehicle was ordered.
Licensing Requirements
This vehicle IS NOT approved for licensed operation on public roads and highways. This model
conforms to:
• American National Standards Institute Controlled Personnel and Burden Carriers ANSI
B56.8.
• O.S.H.A. Standard Section 1910.178, Powered Industrial Trucks Type E
Vehicle compliance
This vehicle complies with one of the following designations: E, G, LP, or D. The vehicle identication
tag lists the specic compliance designation. Operate this vehicle only in environments consistent
with the compliance designation. Operation in other more hazardous environments can cause injury
or death. Vehicles complying with more stringent designations are labeled as to the
designation. Type EE compliance vehicles will have the EE1label applied.
Personnel carriers:
This vehicle is designed for operation in various applications including both indoor and outdoor
operation on paved, improved or groomed road surfaces. This vehicle should not be operated
in off road areas such as a rocky environment, soft sand, or dirt roads with ruts or uneven road
surfaces exceeding 2 inches.
1 Vehicles approved for EE operation will have a special “EE” decal applied.
This vehicle does not provide protection from lightning, ying objects, or other storm
relatedhazards.If caughtin astorm,immediatelyseek shelterinaccordancewithlocal
safetyguidelines foryourarea.Not seekingsheltermay resultin severepersonalinjury.
WARNING

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HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR VEHICLE
Data Plate
The vehicle data plate includes information about your vehicle and is located as shown in the
illustration below:
Frame Serial Number
The serial number is also attached to the frame located as shown in the illustration below:

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MB-280-02Taking Delivery of Your Vehicle
Inspect the vehicle immediately after delivery. Use the following guidelines to help identify any
obvious problems:
• Examine the contents of all packages and accessories that may have come in separate
packages along with the vehicle.
• Make sure everything listed on the packing slip is there.
• Check that all wire connections, battery cables, and other electrical connections are secure.
• Check battery cells to be sure they are lled.
• Check the tire pressure and tightness of the lug nuts
• Check for any signs of damage.
Check the operation of each of the following controls:
WHAT TO DO IF A PROBLEM IS FOUND
If there is a problem or damage as a result of shipping, note the damage or problem on the bill of
lading and le a claim with the freight carrier. The claim must be led within 48 hours of receiving
the vehicle and its accessories. Also, notify your dealer of the claim.
If there is any problem with the operation of the vehicle, DO NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE.
Immediately contact your dealer and report the problem. The report must be made within 24 hours
of receiving the vehicle and its accessories.
The only personnel authorized to repair, modify, or adjust any part of this or any Taylor-Dunn vehicle
is a factory authorized service technician.
• Accelerator Pedal
• Brake Pedal
• Parking Brake
• Key Switch
• Direction Control Switch
• Reverse Warning Alarm (if equipped)
• All lights
• Steering Wheel
• Horn
Theonlypersonnel authorized to repair,modify, oradjust any
part of this or anyTaylor-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.
WARNING
NOTICE
New front wheel bearing adjustment must be inspected after the rst 24 hours of
operation. This includes new vehicle installations. Failure to inspect the bearings after
the break in period may result in premature failure of the bearings.

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Operator Training
Per the following regulations, the owner of this vehicle shall conduct an Operator Training program
for all those who will be operating this vehicle:
• 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.
The training program shall not be condensed for those claiming to have previous vehicle operation
experience. Successful completion of the Operator Training program shall be required for all
personnel who operate this vehicle.
The Operator Training program shall include the following:
• Operation of this vehicle under circumstances normally associated with your particular
environment.
• Emphasis on the safety of cargo and personnel.
• All safety rules contained within this manual.
• Proper operation of all vehicle controls.
• A vehicle operation and driving test.
Driver Qualications
Only those who have successfully completed the Operator Training program are authorized to
drive this vehicle. Operators must possess the visual, auditory, physical, and mental ability to
safely operate this vehicle as specied in the American National Standards Institute Controlled
Personnel and Burden Carriers ANSI B56.8.
The following are minimum requirements necessary to qualify as an operator of this vehicle:
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of each control.
• Understand all safety rules and guidelines as presented in this manual.
• Know how to properly load and unload cargo.
• Know how to properly park this vehicle.
• Recognize an improperly maintained vehicle.
• Demonstrate the ability to handle this vehicle in all conditions.
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MB-280-02 Vehicle Controls
7) Horn Switch
Depress the switch to sound the horn.
6) Smart View Display
The gauge on the dash has many functions.
Detailed operation is provided later in this
chapter.
DASH
3) Strobe Light Switch
(Optional): Push the top of the switch to turn
the light on. Push the bottom of the switch to
turn the light off.
2) Wiper Switch
(Optional): Push the top of the switch to turn
the wiper on. Push the bottom of the switch to
turn the wiper off.
1) Headlight Switch
Push the top of the switch to turn the lights
on. Push the bottom of the switch to turn the
lights off.
Note: Your vehiclemaynotinclude allswitchesidentied.Some ofthe switchesinphotoare
optional.
Unlessinanemergency,donotactivatethe
Emergency Stop Switch while the vehicle
is in motion. This vehicle is equipped
withan automatic electricparking brake.
Activating the Emergency Stop Switch
will immediately apply the brake and
abruptly stop the vehicle. This may result
ininjuryto theoccupantsand/orupsetting
the load being carried or towed.
CAUTION
5) Hi-Low Speed Switch
Push the top of the switch (rabbit) for normal
speed, push the bottom of the switch (turtle)
for slow speed.
8) Start Switch
Theswitch turnson the vehicleelectrical control
system. Rotate the switch clockwise to turn the
vehicle system “ON” and counterclockwise to
turn the vehicle system “OFF”.
The switch should be in the “OFF” position
whenever the operator leaves the driver’s seat.
This switch is designed to secure and disable
the vehicle. The key can only be removed when
the switch is in the “OFF” position.
9) Emergency Stop Switch
Theemergency stopswitch willimmediately and
abruptly stop the vehicle.
4: Direction Control Switch
This switch determines the direction of travel.
The switch has three positions:
• FORWARD: Push the top of the switch all
the way in to travel forward.
• REVERSE: Push the bottom of the switch
all the way in to travel reverse.
• OFF: There is a center position between
forward and reverse, this is the “direction”
OFF position. The direction OFF position
does NOT turn the vehicle control system
OFF. Use the Start switch to turn the
vehicle control system OFF. Refer to Start
Switch in this section for details regarding
turning the vehicle control system OFF.
Note:The OFFposition ISNOT neutraland
does NOT disconnect the motor from
the drive train.

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Seat Adjustment
The seats are xed, with no adjustments. Make
sure that the driver seat is positioned properly
to engage the seat interlock switch.
1) Turn Signal Switch
The turn signal switch lever is located on the
left side of the steering column. Push the lever
forward to activate the right turn signal and pull
thelever backto activate theleft turnsignal.The
switch is not self canceling. You must return the
switch to the center, off position after the turn
is completed.
2) Hazard Light Switch
The hazard light switch is located on the Turn
Signal Switch. The switch is a small tab or
knob under the turn signal lever. To activate
the hazard lights, pull the tab out. To turn the
hazard lights off, push the turn signal lever
forward or back.
3) Steering
The steering wheel and steering system are
similar to an automobile. To turn right, turn the
steering wheel clockwise. To turn left, turn the
steering wheel counter-clockwise.
4) Foot Brake Pedal
The foot brake pedal is located to the left of
the throttle pedal. This pedal is designed for
operation with the drivers right foot. It works
similar to the brake in an automobile. Applying
pressure to the brake pedal slows the vehicle
according to the amount of pressure applied.
Relieving pressure from the pedal releases the
braking action.
5) Throttle Pedal
The throttle pedal is located to the right of the
brake pedal. It controls the speed of the vehicle
and operates similar to the throttle pedal in
an automobile. Depress the pedal to increase
speedand releasethe pedalto decreasespeed.
Parking Brake, Automatic
This vehicle may be equipped with an optional
automaticallyactuated electromagnetic parking
brake.
During normal operation, the parking brake will
be applied when the throttle pedal is released
and the motor comes to a stop. The brake
will release again when the throttle pedal is
depressed.
Unless in an emergency, do not turn the start
switch OFF while the vehicle is in motion.
Turning the start switch OFF will immediately
applytheparking brake,stoppingthe vehicleand
result in accelerated wear of the brake.
Some motor control system faults will result
in parking brake application or failure of the
brake to release. Should this occur, there is a
brake bypass switch that will release the brake
and allow the vehicle to be moved. For more
information, Refer to Towing This Vehicle later
in this manual.
The brake bypass switch will not function if the
batteries are disconnected or there is a failure
in the vehicle power supply. Should this occur
and the vehicle must be moved then the drive
wheels must be placed on a towing dolly or the
brake removed from the motor.
The park brake should be
disabled for servicing or towing
procedures only. Do not operate
the vehicle while the automatic
parkbrake isdisabled. Operating
the vehicle with the automatic
park brake disabled could lead
to severe bodily injury and/or
property damage.
WARNING
Note: Your vehiclemaynotinclude allswitchesidentied.Some ofthe switchesinphotoare
optional.

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MB-280-02 Seat Interlock Switch
Aswitch located under the driver’s seat disables the power to
thevehicle whenthe driverleaves theseat.Thedriver mustbe
seated for the vehicle to operate. Whenever the driver leaves
thevehicle, the drivershould turnthe key-switch off,placethe
forward-off-reverse switch in the center “OFF” position, and
set the park brake.
Park Brake
The parking brake is actuated with a hand lever, which
is located to the right of the driver. To set the parking
brake, push down on the brake pedal and pull the lever
up until it locks. To release the park brake, depress the
footbrake pedal,pull upon thepark brakehandle, push
the release button, and lower the handle.
Charger Interlock
The charger interlock is designed to disable the vehicle from being driven while theAC charger
cord is plugged into a functioning power source.
The seat interlock switch is only one part of the vehicle safety system. The interlock
switch should not be relied upon as the only safety feature used to disable or disengage
this vehicle. Doing so could result in unexpected movement of the vehicle causing severe
bodily injury and/or property damage.
WARNING

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1. This adjustment must be done with the trailer disconnected from the vehicle.
2. Stop the vehicle on a level surface but do not release the brake pedal.
3. Adjust the thumb wheel to its minimum position downward towards the bottom of the module
case.
4. Pull the pendulum towards the front of the module case. The LED should be at it’s maximum
intensity.
5. Slowly push the pendulum towards the rear of the module case and stop when the LED just
reaches its minimum intensity. The pendulum should be very close to vertical.
6. Repeat the previous two steps a few times to be sure that the pendulum is at the correct
position.
Trailer Brake Module
(Optional)Thetrailer brakemodulecontrols thebraking functionsofa trailerequipped withelectric
brakes.There havebeen manystyles of brakemodules used.All ofthe brake modulesthat have
beenused functionthe same.However,thelocation ofthe manualadjustment controlsmay vary.
The brake module will be located under the dash tray to the left of the steering column. It has a
red indicator light (LED), a Thumb wheel braking force adjustor, a Pendulum level adjustment
lever, and a Manual Braking lever.
As the vehicle slows during braking, the brake module sends a signal to the trailer energizing
the trailer brakes. This signal is proportional depending on how fast the vehicle is stopping.
LED: The LED’s brightness is related to the braking force
at the trailer, dim with little or no signal to bright at maximum
braking force. Once the vehicles has stopped, the LED will
remain at it’s dimmest intensity as long as the brake pedal is
depressed.
Thumb Wheel: The thumbwheel is usedto adjusthow much
braking force is sent to the trailer brakes. Rotate the thumb
wheel upward towards the top of the housing to increase the
braking force.
Pendulum Lever: The brake sensor inside the module must
be level for it to function correctly. The pendulum lever is used
to level the internal brake sensor. Perform the following steps
to adjust the sensor:
Manual Braking Lever: The manual braking lever can be used
to manually apply the trailer brakes. Slide the lever to the left to
apply the brakes. The braking force is proportional depending on
how far the lever is moved.