Wesley SCT-7750-8AC - Manual (Page 17)

17 Owner’s Manual and Service Guide – SC & SCT Series
NOTE
WARNING OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
D RIVING
Follow these steps to operate your Pack Mule vehicle:
1) Disconnect the battery charger.
Remove the battery charger cord from the power outlet.
Perform Startup Checklist for Industrial Trucks (see
next page for checklist).
2) Ensure surrounding area is clear of all obstructions
and everything properly stored and secured.
3) Make sure you are standing on the operator
platform, holding the steering wheel.
4) Confirm that the directional switch is in the neutral
position and the accelerator pedal is not depressed.
5) Turn the key or on/off switch to the ON position.
Insert the key into the ignition switch (if a key switch)
located on the instrument panel. Turn the key
completely to the right to the ON position, or push the
rocker or toggle switch to the ON position. The indicator
light on the BDI should come on. If not, do not attempt
to operate the vehicle.
(If using the optional programmable security switch,
follow the operating instructions detailed on Page 13)
6) Move the directional switch to the desired setting.
Push the rocker or toggle directional switch to either the
forward or reverse position.
7) Press the Combination Accelerator/Brake Pedal
Depress the speed control pedal with your foot in a
controlled manner. The speed of the vehicle will be
proportional to the amount of pressure applied to the
pedal. The controller converts the signal from the
accelerator pedal, regulating the speed, acting as an
automatic transmission. (If vehicle is equipped with the
optional Foot Presence Switch it must be depressed
simultaneously with the combination pedal to enable the
vehicle to move).
If the directional switch remains in the
FORWARD or REVERSE position for
more
than 10 seconds without
depressing the speed control pedal, the safety delay
feature engages, and the vehicle will not move. The
operator must place the directional switch to neutral,
and then select the desired direction to resume motion.
8) Stop
This unit has a combination accelerator brake pedal.
Releasing the pedal activates the regenerative braking.
Pressing the heel of your foot down on the back part of
the pedal simultaneously engages the mechanical brake
.
C OASTING
To prevent injury or death resulting from coasting at
above recommended speeds, limit speed with service
brake.
On steep ramps or hills, it is possible for the vehicle to coast
at faster than normal speeds that may be encountered on a
flat surface. To prevent loss of vehicle control, speeds
should be limited to no more than the maximum speed on
level ground. Limit speed by activating the mechanical
brake by pressing the heel of your foot on the back part of
the combination accelerator/brake pedal.
L OADING /U NLOADING
Make sure the vehicle has come to a full stop before
embarking/disembarking or before loading/unloading
any cargo. Turn off the vehicle when loading/unloading
cargo. Do not exceed the load capacity of the vehicle.
The maximum load capacity includes the combined
weight of the driver and cargo. Make sure the cargo is
balanced and securely loaded. Do not load cargo that
can easily fall off the vehicle, especially through turns.
Be very careful when handling cargo that is longer or
wider than the vehicle. Do not stack cargo so that the
driver’s view is obstructed. This vehicle is not designed
to carry passengers.
P ARKING
Place the directional switch in the PARK/NEUTRAL position.
Turn the key switch to the OFF position. If parking on an
incline, block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling
forward or backward.
T OWING
Attach a suitable hitch to match the trailer being towed.
Wesley International offers a variety of hitches to choose
from so you can find one suitable for your application. Make
sure the hitch is properly installed and secured. Attach the
trailer to the hitch and the trailer safety chains to the
provided safety chain holes. Do not exceed the specified
towing capacity of the vehicle. The maximum tow capacity
includes the combined weight of the trailers, the cargo on the
trailers, and the weight of the driver and cargo on the
vehicle. Do not exceed 5 mph / 8 kph when towing.