Taylor-Dunn TC-080-120 User manual

MT-080-120-G
Use with Model Numbers:
TC-080-120
Operator’s Manual
The best way to go about your business
Model TC-080-120
Serial Number Range:
Starting: 210316
Ending: See Introduction Chapter
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION OR
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE.
Thismanualcontainsimportant informationregarding
the safe operation and maintenance of this vehicle. This
manual shall be kept with the vehicle.
WARNING
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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 9/1/2013
Revision A, 9/26/2018, 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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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 beobtainedthrough
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,dependablevehiclestohelp 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.
Decadesof experience arean invaluable asset,andit is anasset we cherishandprotect. Our guiding
principle is to provide application-specic solutions, which are reliable, efcient, and economical.
Ourdomesticand international network of qualityTaylor-DunnDealers andParts&ServiceSupport
keeps our customers moving.
Tiger Tractor:
Tiger manufacturing has become a leading manufacturer of internal combustion engine industrial
tractorsandground 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-Dunnvehicles; quality,service,supportandreliabilityarebuiltintoallTigerTractor products.
Shown below is just a small sample of what Taylor-Dunn has to offer to keep
your business moving:

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MT-080-120-G 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 ....................................9
Signal Words and Their Denitions:..... 9
Safety Alert Message........................... 9
Responsibilities...............................10
Of the Owner........................................ 10
Of the Operator.................................... 10
Of the Passengers............................... 10
Of the Service Personnel..................... 10
Vehicle Modications .....................11
Replacement Parts .........................12
Using Non-Taylor-Dunn Replacement
Components......................................... 12
About Your Vehicle 13
Licensing Requirements ...................... 13
How to Identify Your Vehicle ........14
Data Plate............................................ 14
Where to Find Data Plate and Serial
Number................................................ 14
How to Identify Your Engine &
Transmission...................................15
Taking Delivery 16
If a Problem is Found ....................16
Operator Training 17
Driver Qualications............................. 17
Vehicle Controls 18
Switch Functions:................................. 20
Turn Signals......................................... 21
Hazard Light Switch............................. 21
Steering................................................ 21
Operator Presence Switch................... 21
Horn Switch.......................................... 21
Transmission Shift Levers.................... 22
Vehicle Operation 23
General Safety Guidelines................... 23
Seat Belts (optional)............................. 25
All Seat Belt Types............................... 26
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts .. 26
Lap Belts Only...................................... 26
Seat Belts While Pregnant................... 26
Seat Belt Maintenance......................... 26
Starting the Engine .............................. 27
Diesel:.................................................. 27
Stopping the Engine............................. 28
Jump Starting....................................... 29
Driving.................................................. 30
Collisions or Accidents......................... 32
Engine Fuel.....................................33
Gasoline............................................... 34
Gasohol................................................ 34
LPG...................................................... 34
Diesel................................................... 34
Towing 35
Draw Bar Pull (DBP), Denition ........... 35
Towing the Vehicle............................... 36
Circuit Breaker panel 37
Fuse Box, Engine 38
GM ESG V6......................................... 38
Allison 2100 System Circuit
Breaker 38
Storing and Returning to
Service 38
Vehicle Maintenance 39
Daily Visual Inspection......................... 39
Pre-Operation Inspection..................... 39
Interlock Switch Inspection...........40
Shift Lever Interlock............................. 40
Seat Interlock....................................... 40
Brake Shift Interlock............................. 40
Maintenance Schedule ........................ 41
Maintenance Guidelines for Severe Duty
Applications.......................................... 41