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Technical Description Model System voltage Motor Seats Max. Speed (19.5mph 25mph 25mph 25mph from the company) Minimum Turning Radius (m) Max. braking distance at a speed ≤4m ≤4m ≤4m of 20km/h Max. Climbing Capacity (loaded) 3110X1180X- 3110X1180X- 3620x1180x- Overall Dimensions 1890mm 1890mm 1890mm...
Important Labels Safety and Instruction Labels. WARNING THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL MEANS ATTENTION! BE ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! WARNING Please read the following labels carefully before operating the vehicle, and promptly replace any labels which become unreadable or removed 01.
02. “Security Warning” Operation System 1) Schematic Figure of Operation System...
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2) Functions of Operating System Power key The power key is used to switch on the electrical system of the vehicle. To engage the motor and drive the vehicle, make sure the Forward/Reverse switch is in Neutral and then Insert the key and turn it clockwise to the ON position.
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Accelerator Pedal The accelerator pedal is used to control the speed to move the golf car. Press it down slowly to increase the speed. The car will speed up with the gradual stepping down the accelerator pedal, eventually reaching the full speed when the pedal is stepped down to the bottom.
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WARNING It is prohibited to step down both the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal all together, otherwise this type of opera- tion will damage the motor badly. WARNING The park brake will automatically release when the accelera- tor pedal is stepped down. If the power key is in ON position, stepping down the accelerator pedal may suddenly cause the golf car to move.
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Digital Display Displays such information as battery power, speed, range, fault, light signal, fault, etc. Emergency light switch It is for switching on or switching off 4 turn signal at the same time in case of emergency.
Operational Process 5.1 Start the vehicle Make sure the car is in Neutral and Switch on the Power Key. Select F for Forward or Reverse from F&R Switch. Step down the Acceleration Pedal smoothly and the vehicle will start running. WARNING If you switch on Power Key first before selecting Forward or Reverse on F&R Button, the vehicle will not run, in this...
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5.3 Charge the batteries WARNING Only charge the battery in well-ventilated areas. Before using the charger, please check if the battery charger you are getting to use is correctly rated as per your local AC electricity network. Do not disconnect the DC output cord from the battery receptacle when the charger is ON, otherwise an arc could occur which may cause an explosion.
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Below is the charging procedure: Turn off the power of the whole vehicle, remove key: a) Connect the charger(s) with AC power; b) Turn on the charger(s); c) Turn off the charger(s) when the batteries are fully charged, disconnect the charger(s) with AC power; WARNING The charging process is automatic.
Rules for Safe Operation The driver should have a good knowledge of the operation system of the vehicle and its features; meanwhile follow the rules for safe operation. WARNING • Do not drive the vehicle off road. • The vehicle cannot be over-loaded or tow excessive loads.
Maintenance Users should do maintenance as follows, which will decide the performance of the vehicle and life: 7.1 Maintenance of Battery WARNING KEEP IT OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. 1. Cleaning • The exterior of the battery, the connection wires and bolts should always be kept clean and dry.
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2. Checking the terminals and nuts The connection of the battery should always be kept in good condition. Please check every week on whether any battery cable terminal or nut has become loose in order to prevent any damage to terminals. Please check every week on whether any battery cable is damaged or not, the damaged battery cable should be replaced immediately.
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WARNING Please make sure the battery is recharged before the battery power meter shows 20% power is left inside the battery. Over-discharged battery will have a very short service life and will make the recharging very difficult. WARNING During recharging, the vehicle shall be parked in a well-venti- lated area.
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7.2 Maintenance of the Gear Box The clearance for the clutch should be kept between 2-3mm. The friction plate should be changed periodically; the friction value on one side should not exceed 2mm. Adjust the flatness of the platen spring plate (feeling manually): first tighten the screws diagonally, use your hand to check the flatness of the spring plate.
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7.4 Maintenance of the Speed Controller The speed controller of the vehicle adopts high frequency MOS technology to realize the control of speed, torque and brake with smoothness, silence, high efficiency and ener- gy-save. • Prevent the vehicle runs way when starts. When the vehicle starts, the controller will inspect signal from the accelerator, if signal exceeds 20%, the HPD (protection unit in the controller) will prohibit the output of controller.
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Please use the following cleaning procedure for routine maintenance: Turn the power key to OFF position. Remove power by disconnecting the battery. Discharge the capacitors in the controller by connecting a load (such as a contactor coil or a horn) across the controller’s B+ and B- terminals.
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7.6 Lubrication of the Whole Vehicle Use 901 vehicle brake oil DOT3 as brake oil; Use 1L of 85W/90GL lubrication oil for gear box; Use 1L of 90GL hypoid gear oil for the rear axle; Lubrication points: a. steering gears; b. horizontal bars; c. steering ball joints;...
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months (especially main circuit) for its fastening parts and wiring connections. Meanwhile the contactor should be checked, any defective parts should be replaced immediately. Its dust should be cleaned by low pressure air. The electric contactors easily become hot if their mutual contact is not in good condition, so special attention should be paid regularly to the electric contactors.
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1D – per day 1W – per week 1M – per month 1Q – per quarter 1Y – per year items Description Check the battery power Charge the battery Tighten the nut on the battery cable Check if the battery is over-discharged (the battery power meter Battery...
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Check if the solenoid is in order, checking its touching point. Check if any water gets in. Check if it becomes too hot. Check if the carbon brush should be Motor replaced. Check if the accel- erator pedal works well and if it can be released freely and automatically.
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Check if the shock absorber has any oil leaking, flat or abnor- mal noise. Check if there is oil leaking on the gear box and the rear end. Add the lubricant inside the wheel hub, steering system. Adjust the toe-in of the front end 25.
Storage Please follow the steps as below when the vehicle is stored. WARNING Recharge it fully before storing the vehicle. Please charge the battery once a month if your vehicle will be stored more than one month. Turn the power key to OFF position, remove the key, and store the key in a safe position.
Trouble Shooting There is no settled mode to diagnose and eliminate the malfunction of electric shuttle buss. During maintaining and checking, we suggest you first listen, then look and feel. Below is the diagnoses and maintenance of some common malfunctions. 1) The vehicle doesn’t move.
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Parking brake Loosen parking doesn’t loosen brake Over-heat protec- Check, eliminate tion 2) Lose control when vehicle starts running: speed cannot be adjusted Malfunction Possible reason Troubleshooting Terminals of Solenoid Check, repair stick together Vehicle runs at full speed when it just Controller failure Change starts...
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4) Possible reason and troubleshooting of the malfunction of electric shuttle bus mechanic system System Malfunction Possible reason Troubleshooting Clearance of rear axle decelerating gear is too Adjust, change big, or the decelerating gear is broken Transmission cross shaft Change wear out Abnormal sound when...
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Trouble System Malfunction Possible reason shooting Change Rack of redirector wear out Redirector Screw plug of Redirector is too tight Adjust Steering Toe-in adjust improperly Adjust unstable(- wheels flirt) Bearing of front wheel wear out Change Tie rod ball and joint wear out Change tie rod Redirector loose Tighten...
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Trouble System Malfunction Possible reason shooting Master cylinder and/or wheel Check, eliminate, cylinder damage, vitta leak oil change Brake fluid is insufficient or empty Add fluid Air enters into oil pipe Let air Brake fail Free travel of Brake pedal is too long or the clearance of arrester Adjust is too big...
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Trouble System Malfunction Possible reason shooting Brake pedal has no free travel Adjust Clearance between brake shoe and drum is too small or releasing Adjust or Change spring is disable. Braking drag Piston of wheel cylinder is Check or Change ineffective Piston of master cylinder is Change...
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