
Table of Contents
Contents
Introduction
About this manual .................................... 2
Who Should Read This Manual ............... 3
Responsibilities ........................................ 3
How To Use This Manual.......................... 4
Conventions ............................................................ 5
How to Identify Your Vehicle.................... 6
Taking Delivery of Your Vehicle ............... 7
Safety Rules and Operating Instructions
Standard Specifications* .......................... 2
Safety Rules and Guidelines.................... 3
Driver Training Program........................... 4
Driver Qualifications. .............................................. 4
1) Horn Switch........................................................ 5
2) Forward-Off-Reverse Switch.............................. 5
3a) Light Switch...................................................... 5
3b) Hi-Low Switch .................................................. 5
4) Combination Display........................................... 5
5) Reverse Alarm Disable ....................................... 5
Vehicle Controls ....................................... 5
6) Key-Switch ......................................................... 5
7) Emergency Stop Switch ..................................... 5
Combination Display ............................................... 6
Accelerator Pedal ................................................... 7
Foot Brake Pedal .................................................... 7
Steering .................................................................. 7
Directional Signals (Optional) ................................. 7
Hazard Light Switch (Optional) ............................... 7
Charger Interlock .................................................... 8
Seat Interlock Switch .............................................. 8
Electrolyte Alarm (Optional) .................................... 8
Vehicle Operational Guidelines ............... 9
Safety Guidelines ................................................... 9
Starting: .................................................................. 9
While driving:.......................................................... 9
Loading and Unloading ........................................... 10
Parking ................................................................... 10
Towing .................................................................... 10
Adjustable Controller Parameters ........................... 11
Lestronic II®Charger Operation ............................. 12
Charging your vehicle .............................. 12
Charging Time ........................................................ 12
New Battery Break in .............................................. 12
Storing and Returning to Service ........... 13
Storing Your Vehicle................................................ 13
Returning to Service ............................................... 13
Periodic Maintenance Checklist .............. 14
Daily Visual inspection:........................................... 15
Maintenance Guidelines for
Severe Duty Applications................... 15
General Maintenance
Maintenance Guidelines........................... 2
Troubleshooting Guide ............................ 3
Lubrication Chart...................................... 4
Front Axle Service
Inspect the Front Wheel Bearings and
King Pin .............................................. 2
Adjust Front Wheel Bearings.................. 3
Front Axle Removal and Installation ....... 4
Removal.................................................................. 4
Installation .............................................................. 5
Front Axle Disassembly............................ 6
Replace Front Wheel Bearings ................ 7
Replace the King Pins and Bushings...... 9
Replace the Steering Knuckle.................. 11
Steering Component Service
Front End Alignment ................................ 2
Inspect Ball Joints .................................... 6
Inspect Rod Ends ..................................... 7
Adjust the Steering Gear .......................... 8
Replace the Steering Shaft....................... 10
Replace the Steering Wheel ..................... 12
Replace the Steering Gear ....................... 13
Replace the Ball Joints, Tie Rods, and
Drag Link ............................................ 14
Replacing the Drag Link ......................................... 16
Replacing the Tie Rod ............................................ 17
Center the Steering Gear.......................... 18
Pitman Shaft Alignment............................ 18
Repair the Steering Gear .......................... 19
Exploded View of Steering Gear ............................. 22
Brake Service
Inspect the Service Brake ........................ 2
Disc Brake Pads ..................................................... 2
Disc Brake Rotor .................................................... 3
Inspect the Automatic Parking Brake ...... 4
Adjust the Automatic Parking brake ........ 4
Adjust the Service Brakes ........................ 4
Check Master Cylinder Fluid.................... 5
Bleed the Brake System ........................... 6
Flush the Brake System ........................... 8
Replace Front Disc Brake Pads ............... 9
Replace Rear Brake Pads ......................... 11
Hydraulic Disc ........................................................ 11
Replace the Wheel Cylinder ..................... 13
Disc Brake Body Assembly (front or rear) .............. 13
Replace the Master Cylinder .................... 15
Repair the Master Cylinder....................... 17