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Columbia ParCar Expediter EX21-24S User Manual

Columbia ParCar Expediter EX21-24S
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Columbia ParCar Corp.
SERVICE MANUAL
Expediter™
EX21-24S
EX21-24A
EX21-48A
2013

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Columbia ParCar Expediter EX21-24S Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandColumbia ParCar
ModelExpediter EX21-24S
CategoryElectric Vehicles
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SECTION 1 - SAFETY

Safety Information

Key safety recommendations for vehicle operation and servicing.

SECTION 2 - GENERAL INFORMATION

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Location and importance of the VIN.

Vehicle Specifications

Technical specifications of the vehicle models.

SECTION 4 - TROUBLE SHOOTING

Troubleshooting Specific Complaints

Diagnosing common vehicle issues and their causes.

SECTION 5 – ACCELERATOR & BRAKE SYSTEM

Mechanical Brake System

General information on the mechanical brake system.

SECTION 6 - FRONT WHEELS, FORK & STEERING

Front Wheels and Hubs

Procedures for removing and installing front wheels and hubs.

SECTION 9 - BATTERIES & BATTERY CHARGER

Battery Service (Water)

Procedures for checking and adding water to batteries.

SECTION 10 - TRACTION DRIVE SYSTEM

Traction Motor

Maintenance and servicing of the traction motor.

SECTION 1 - SAFETY

Overview

Explains DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE statements.

SAFETY INFORMATION

DANGER

All batteries can explode; use caution and protective gear.

SAFETY PREPARATIONS

DANGER

Turn keyswitch OFF, neutral, block tires before service.

Section 2

General Information

General information about the vehicle.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)

VIN MATRIX

Explanation of VIN digits and their meaning.

SAFETY COMMITTEE

VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS

Technical specifications of the vehicle models.

VEHICLE CONTROLS

A - POWER KEYSWITCH

Controls the vehicle's electrical system.

PRE-OPERATION INSPECTIONS

PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST

A checklist for pre-operation inspections.

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

WARNING

Safety precautions before performing vehicle service.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHECKLIST - BODY/FRAME/CHASSIS

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHECKLIST - ELECTRICAL

Schedule for electrical system maintenance tasks.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHECKLIST - TIRES & WHEELS

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHECKLIST - FLUIDS

Schedule for checking and changing vehicle fluids.

LIFTING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Extreme caution required when lifting or working around a lifted vehicle.

HOISTING THE REAR OF VEHICLE

VEHICLE STORAGE

Guidelines for storing the vehicle to maintain battery life.

RETURNING VEHICLE TO SERVICE

TRANSPORTING A VEHICLE

Guidelines for safely transporting the vehicle.

Torque Table

Conversion Factors Chart

Chart for converting between metric and imperial units.

SECTION 4 - TROUBLE SHOOTING

PRE-TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS

Initial steps before troubleshooting a vehicle.

TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFIC COMPLAINTS

Diagnosing common vehicle issues and their causes.

BATTERY TESTING

TROUBLESHOOTING WITH PCPAK

Using PCPak for diagnosing system issues.

TROUBLESHOOTING WITH PCPAK (continued)

Accelerator Push Value Check

Checking the accelerator push value with diagnostic utility.

TROUBLESHOOTING WITH PCPAK (continued)

Direction Input Check

Verifying forward and reverse switch inputs to the controller.

TROUBLESHOOTING WITH THE HANDHELD CALIBRATOR

VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE; FORWARD OR REVERSE - LED DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE

Guide for diagnosing vehicle movement issues using LED flashes.

VEHICLE DRIVES SLOWLY

VEHICLE DRIVES BUT OPERATION IS JERKY OR INCONSISTENT

Diagnosing jerky or inconsistent vehicle operation.

FLASH CODES AND CORRECTIVE/INVESTIGATIVE ACTION

0 Flash

Internal Mosfet failure or light issues.

FLASH CODES AND CORRECTIVE/INVESTIGATIVE ACTION (CONTINUED)

Flash 7

Battery voltage low or high fault.

Battery Discharge Indicator (BDI)

BRAKES

Troubleshooting and maintenance related to the brake system.

MECHANICAL BRAKE SYSTEM GENERAL

ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Maintenance and adjustment of the accelerator pedal.

PERIODIC BRAKE INSPECTION

MECHANICAL REAR DRUM BRAKE DISASSEMBLY

Steps for disassembling the mechanical rear drum brake.

BRAKE DRUM SERVICE

REASSEMBLY

Steps for reassembling the brake drum.

MECHANICAL BRAKE ADJUSTMENTS

LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting the mechanical brake linkage for proper operation.

DRUM BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTMENT

Mechanical Brake Linkage Adjustment

Adjusting the mechanical brake linkage for proper operation.

Section 6 - Front Wheels, Fork & Steering

WARNING

Safety precautions before performing vehicle service.

FRONT WHEELS AND HUBS

Removing Front Wheels and Hubs

Procedures for removing and installing front wheels and hubs.

INSPECTING/REPLACING WHEEL HUB BEARINGS

REPLACING STEERING SHAFT BEARINGS

Procedures for replacing steering shaft bearings.

TILLER EQUIPPED MODEL

REPLACING STEERING SHAFT BEARINGS

Procedures for replacing steering shaft bearings.

STEERING WHEEL EQUIPPED MODEL

UPPER STEERING GROUP DISASSEMBLY

Disassembly and assembly of the upper steering group.

FRONT SUSPENSION FORK - 3 WHEEL

REMOVAL

Procedures for removing the front suspension fork.

REPLACING TIE RODS

For short tie rod

Disconnecting short tie rod ends from steering shaft and trunnion.

REPLACING BUSHINGS

Replace bushings

Replacing worn or damaged bushings.

Section 7 - Rear Wheels, Rear Suspension & Axle Assembly

REAR WHEELS

Procedures for removing and installing rear wheels.

REMOVING REAR WHEELS

REAR AXLE WHEEL BEARINGS

Procedures for replacing rear axle wheel bearings.

REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY

Rear suspension frame

Components of the rear suspension frame.

REMOVING REAR AXLE

CAUTION

Rear axle is heavy; get help for removal to prevent injury.

TORQUES

Differential bearing cap

Torque specification for differential bearing caps.

DISASSEMBLING REAR AXLE

WARNING

Safety glasses must be worn during disassembly and assembly.

Section 8 - Body and Chassis

WARNING

Safety precautions before performing vehicle service.

CONTROLS & CONSOLE

BATTERY CHARGER INDICATOR (BDI)

Procedures for replacing the battery charger indicator.

HORN BUTTON

SEAT

Procedures for removing and installing the vehicle seat.

Battery and Battery Charger

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Differences in EV battery service requirements compared to automotive.

BATTERY INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE

BATTERY CLEANING

Procedures for cleaning battery terminals and connections.

SINGLE POINT WATERING SYSTEM

Adding Water

Procedures for adding distilled water to batteries.

BATTERY CHARGING

CHARGER SAFETY INFORMATION

Safety warnings and guidelines for using battery chargers.

BATTERY BRAND ALGORITHMS

DELTA-Q CHARGER OPERATION

Operating instructions for the Delta-Q charger.

SINGLE LED DISPLAY (Figure 9-4A)

RED LIGHT CHARGER ERROR CODES

Meanings of red light flashes indicating charger errors.

TESTING BATTERIES

SPECIFIC GRAVITY TEST

Testing battery condition using specific gravity.

DISCHARGE (LOAD) TEST

RESULTS INTERPRETATION

Interpreting discharge test results for battery health.

STORING BATTERIES

EXCESSIVELY DISCHARGED BATTERIES

Procedures for handling and charging excessively discharged batteries.

REPLACING BATTERIES

REMOVING BATTERIES

Steps for removing batteries from the vehicle.

Section 10 - Traction Drive System

TRACTION MOTOR

Maintenance and servicing of the traction motor.

EXTERNAL INSPECTION

INTERNAL INSPECTION

Inspecting brushes and commutator for wear and damage.

DISASSEMBLY

ARMATURE INSPECTION

Inspecting the armature diameter and commutator runout.

ARMATURE TESTING

BRUSHES

Inspecting brushes for wear, damage, and proper length.

BEARING

FRAME AND FIELD COILS

Inspecting motor frame and field assembly for dirt and grease.

MOTOR INSTALLATION

Electrical System Cables

Inspecting electrical system cables for correct terminal identification.

CONTROLLER

ACEplus SYSTEM

Description of the ACEplus traction drive system.

CONTACTOR/SOLENOID

REMOVING

Procedures for removing the contactor/solenoid.