Figure 2.5.2
NOTICE: Do not shift from forward to reverse or vice-versa while the vehicle is in motion. Make
sure the vehicle is completely stopped before changing direction.
To avoid injury, speed in reverse should always be kept at a minimum.
The keyswitch should be in the vertical OFF position whenever the operator leaves the vehicle. The
switch is also designed to secure and disable the vehicle. You can remove the key only when the key
switch is in the OFF position.
2.5.2 BATTERY STATE OF CHARGE METER – Fig. 2.5.1 B
The battery state of charge meter is an analog gauge with an indicating needle and a colored
background. It is a continuously reading meter. At rest with fully charged batteries the meter should read
in the right white region. When accelerating quickly, the needle will move to the left green region near the
very far left red region. This is normal. If the needle continues past the green region into the very far left
red region, it indicates that the batteries need recharging as soon as possible to avoid a shut-down of the
vehicle.
2.5.3 HORN BUTTON – Fig. 2.5.1 C
The horn button is located on the left inside body panel and may be sounded by applying lateral pressure
with the operator's left leg.
2.5.4 CHARGER RECEPTACLE – Fig. 2.5.1 D
The charger receptacle is for battery charging using the supplied AC cord.
2.5.5 LOW BATTERY RESET SWITCH – Fig. 2.5.1 E
The Low Battery Reset Switch is used if the battery is heavily over discharged. See Section 3.8.
2.5.6 CHARGING STATUS LIGHTS– Fig. 2.5.1 F
These lights indicate the battery charging status.
2.5.7 WARNING LABEL and OPERATING INSTRUCTION - Fig. 2.5.1 G & H
Read the warning label and operating instruction information carefully before operating the vehicle.
Do not remove any nameplate, warnings, or instructions affixed to your Columbia Vehicle.
Promptly replace any that become damaged or removed. Contact Columbia ParCar for
replacements.
2.5.8 FOOT TREADLE PLATFORM – Fig. 2.5.2 I
The foot treadle platform controls acceleration and
braking. By slowly tilting the treadle forward (weight on
toes) the accelerator is engaged and vehicle moves
forward. By tilting the treadle backward (weight on
heels) the brake is applied.
NOTICE: Do not stomp down on the rear of
treadle.
The parking brake is spring loaded to set automatically
when leaving the vehicle and is automatically
disengaged by tilting the treadle forward.
2-3
I
Summary of Contents for CR-10 Chariot
Page 1: ......
