KEY SWITCH; POWER DISCONNECT; BRAKE OFF- Page 12

Power On & Off

KEY SWITCH

• Turn the key sideways to TEST.

Check that the alarm and all display lights are working.

• Let go of the key and it will return to ON.
• Turn the key vertical to shut the truck off.  Always 

turn the key to OFF when leaving the truck.

21   Power On & Off

POWER DISCONNECT

Push the Power Disconnect button to disconnect the

battery and cut power to the truck.  The brake will also

be applied.
Always use the Power Disconnect any time the truck isn't

working right.  Don't use the truck if it's not working right.

Report the problem to your supervisor.
Turn the key switch to OFF and back to ON to reconnect

the battery and reset the Power Disconnect button.

SIGNAL

Know the Hazards

Foot Brake   22

Foot Brake

BRAKE OFF

Step all the way down on the brake pedal.  The brake is

"off" and you can travel.

Note:

Slowing or stopping the truck by plugging (see page

23), requires power to the drive motor.  You must have

the brake pedal all the way down for plugging to work.

BRAKE ON

Take your foot off of the brake pedal to apply the brake.

When you release the brake pedal, power is cut to the

drive motor.  Remember, without power to the drive

motor you can't use plugging, (see page 23).

MAKE SURE YOUR BRAKES WORK

Test the brake on your truck at the start of each shift.

Know the distance it takes to stop before you start

working.
If at any time the stopping distance is too long for you

to stop safely, don't drive the truck.  Report any problem

to your supervisor.

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