
Table of Contents
Contents
Introduction
About this manual .................................... 2
Who Should Read This Manual ............... 2
Responsibilities ........................................ 2
How To Use This Manual.......................... 3
Conventions ............................................................ 3
How to Identify Your Vehicle.................... 4
Taking Delivery of Your Vehicle ............... 5
Safety Rules and Operating Instructions
Standard Specifications ........................... 2
Safety Rules and Guidelines.................... 3
Driver Training Program........................... 3
Driver Qualifications. .............................................. 3
2 - Start Switch ....................................................... 4
Vehicle Controls ....................................... 4
1 - Horn Switch....................................................... 4
3 - Forward-Off-Reverse Switch............................. 4
Accessory Switch (Optional) .................................. 4
5 - Headlight Switch (optional) ................................ 4
2 - Battery Status Indicator, Digital Bargraph .......... 5
1 - Hour Meter (optional)......................................... 5
2 - Battery Status Indicator, Analog (optional) ......... 5
Accelerator / Brake Treadle, SC 159 ...................... 6
Accelerator / Brake Treadle, AN 171 ...................... 6
Steering, SC 159 .................................................... 6
Steering, AN 171 .................................................... 6
Walk-along Handle, AN 171 ................................... 6
Foot Interlock Switch, SC 159 (optional) ................ 7
Charger Interlock .................................................... 7
Parking brake ......................................................... 7
Vehicle Operational Guidelines ............... 8
Safety Guidelines ................................................... 8
Starting: .................................................................. 8
While driving:.......................................................... 8
Loading and Unloading ........................................... 8
Towing Loads:......................................................... 8
Parking ................................................................... 9
Towing This Vehicle................................................ 9
Charging your vehicle .............................. 10
New Battery Break in .............................................. 10
Signet®Charger Operation .................................... 10
Lestronic II®Charger Operation ............................. 10
Industrial Charger Operation .................................. 10
Charging Time ........................................................ 11
Storing and Returning to Service ........... 11
Storing Your Vehicle................................................ 11
Returning to Service ............................................... 11
Periodic Maintenance Checklist .............. 12
Daily Visual inspection:........................................... 13
Maintenance Guidelines for
Severe Duty Applications................... 13
General Maintenance ...........................1
Maintenance Guidelines........................... 2
Troubleshooting Guide ............................ 3
Lubrication Chart...................................... 4
Front Axle Service ................................1
Inspect the Front Wheel Bearings ........... 2
Adjust Front Wheel Bearings.................. 2
Front Axle Removal and Installation ....... 3
Removal.................................................................. 3
Installation .............................................................. 3
Replace Front Wheel Bearings ................ 4
Steering Component Service
Front End Alignment ................................ 2
Center the Steering Wheel ..................................... 2
Inspect the Steering Components ........... 4
Steering Wheel and Bushings ................................ 4
Steering Chain ........................................................ 4
Pillow Blocks .......................................................... 5
Fork Bearings ........................................... 5
Adjust the Steering Shaft ......................... 6
Replace the Steering Wheel ..................... 6
Replace the Front Fork............................. 7
Brake Service........................................1
Inspect the Service Brake ........................ 2
Adjust the Service Brake .......................... 2
Adjust the Brake Linkages ...................................... 3
Replace the Brake Lining ......................... 4
Replace Brake Drum................................ 6
Replacing the Treadle Linkage ................ 7
Throttle Linkage ...................................1
Throttle Linkage Adjustments.................. 2
Motor Service........................................1
Inspecting the Motor Brushes ................. 2
Motors with internal cooling fans ............................ 2
Enclosed Motors (GE, no cooling fan) .................... 2
Motor Removal and Installation ............... 3
Motor Inspection....................................... 3
Replacing the Brushes ............................. 5
Replacing the Bearings ............................ 6
Repairing the Commutator....................... 6
Service Limits ........................................... 7