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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Commander
™
280
STANDARD EQUIPMENT:
WEIGHT (without batteries)
675 lbs. (306 kg)
TIRES
18 x 8.50 x 8 (4 ply rated)
TIRE PRESSURE
18 - 22 psi (120 - 150 kPa)
LOAD CAPACITY
800 lbs. (362 kg) (including operator, passenger, cargo and accessories)
GROUND CLEARANCE
4.75 in. (12 cm) at differential
MAXIMUM HEIGHT
65 in. (165 cm) with top
CHASSIS
Welded high yield strength tubular steel with powder coat paint
BODY AND FINISH
Front: Flexible, impact resistant panels. Color coat/clear coat finish
Rear: Lightweight, replaceable steel panels
SAFETY
Dash mounted key switch, reverse warning indicator, ‘deadman’ accelerator control, integral
handgrip on hip restraints, manual forward/reverse selector with ‘neutral’, electric horn
STEERING WHEEL
Dual handgrips
BRAKES
Dual rear wheel mechanical, self-adjusting drum brakes. Combination service / park brake with
automatic parking brake release (accelerator kick-off)
FRONT SUSPENSION
Heavy duty leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers
REAR SUSPENSION
Heavy duty leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers
STEERING
Self-compensating single reduction rack and pinion
DASH PANEL
Scuff resistant with four drink holders
SEATING
Formed fabric backed vinyl covers over cushion foam. Seating for operator and one passenger
MOTOR
36 volt DC high efficiency series wound, brazed armature, solid copper windings. 2.5 hp (1.9 kw) at
2700 rpm
DRIVE TRAIN
Direct motor shaft connected to transaxle pinion shaft
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
36 volt DC, six, 6 volt deep cycle storage batteries
SPEED CONTROL
Solid State continuously variable speed controller, 300 amp rated
TRANSAXLE
High efficiency differential with helical gears, 12.44:1 ratio
SPEED
13 mph ± .5 mph (21 kph ± .8 kph)
CHARGER
PowerWise
™
portable, fully automatic
For locations outside US and Canada, refer to charger manufacturer for specifications and
recommendations.
Specifications subject to change without notice
Summary of Contents for MPT 800
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Page 10: ...Repair and Service Manual SAFETY INFORMATION Page viii Notes...
Page 12: ...GENERAL INFORMATION ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Page A ii Repair and Service Manual Notes...
Page 20: ...SAFETY Page B ii Repair and Service Manual Notes...
Page 32: ...BODY Page C ii Repair and Service Manual Notes...
Page 42: ...WHEELS AND TIRES Page D ii Repair and Service Manual Notes...
Page 46: ...FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING Page E ii Repair and Service Manual Notes...
Page 104: ...MOTOR Page G ii Repair and Service Manual Notes...
Page 112: ...BATTERIES AND CHARGING Page H ii Repair and Service Manual Notes...
Page 122: ...ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Page J ii Repair and Service Manual Notes...
Page 158: ...BATTERY CHARGER Page L ii Repair and Service Manual Notes...
Page 166: ...REAR SUSPENSION Page M ii Repair and Service Manual Notes...
Page 170: ...REAR AXLE Page N ii Repair and Service Manual Notes...
Page 176: ...WEATHER PROTECTION Page P ii Repair and Service Manual Notes...
Page 182: ...PAINT Page Q ii Repair and Service Manual Notes...
Page 186: ...TROUBLESHOOTING Page R ii Repair and Service Manual Notes...
Page 192: ...LIGHTNING PROTECTION AND GROUNDING Page S ii Repair and Service Manual Notes...
Page 198: ...GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Page T ii Repair and Service Manual Notes...
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