Atlas 2N - Daily Pre-Operation Check

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Operators Manual ATLAS CARTS
Daily Pre-Operation Check
Safety Check Overview
Daily Pre-operational
Safety Checklist
Use the daily pre-operational checklist and vehicle performance inspection
to inspect the operational condition and performance of the vehicle.
If a vehicle is found to be in bad operational condition, remove it from oper-
ation. Removal from operation will prevent more damage to the vehicle and
prevent a serious injury.
If the vehicle is removed from operation, contact your dealer to schedule
any repairs.
Safety Decals
• Makesureallsafety,regulatory,andmarketingdecalsarecorrectlyinstalled.
• Cleanthedecalswithasoftmoistcloth.
• Replacemissing,worn,ordamageddecals.
Tires
• Examineforwearanddamage.
• Replacewornordamagedtires.
• Makesurethatthetirepressureiscorrect.
Battery
• Makesurethatthebatteryisfullycharged.
• Haveatrainedtechnicianreplacemissing,worn,ordamageditems.
Battery Charger
• Examinetheelectricalcordsforcracks,looseconnections,andfrayedwires.
• Examinereceptaclecontactsandplugterminals.Cleanasnecessary.
• Replacemissing,worn,ordamageditems.
• Makesurethatthebatterychargeroperatescorrectly.
Vehicle Performance Test
• Frontwheelsshouldbeturnedstraight.
• Ifanywheelhasbeenchocked,removethewheelchock.
• Listenforunusualnoisessuchassqueaksorrattles.
• Examinetherideandperformanceofthevehicle.
• Examinethesteering.Thevehiclemustbeeasytosteerandmustnot
have play in the steering wheel.
• Thevehiclemuststopsmoothandstraight.Thebrakepedalshouldnot
go all the way to the floorboard when applied.
Have a trained technician do a brake system check if:
• Thevehiclepullsinanydirection.
• Thebrakepedalgoesmorethanhalfthedistancetotheoorboard
with moderate pressure applied.
• Thevehicledoesnotstop.