eTuk USA Cargo, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owners Manual eTuk USA LLC ...

Page 2: ...ty p 10 Driving Conditions p 11 Tips On Extending Vehicle Range p 12 Battery Information p 13 18 Charging The Vehicle p 19 22 Electrical p 23 25 Fluids p 26 27 Jacking Changing Tires p 28 Eliminating Vibration Towing p 29 Trouble Shooting p 30 33 Preventative Maintenance p 34 35 Your eTuk Info p 36 Service Maintenance History p 37 44 2 ...

Page 3: ... eTuk USA Quick Start Guide 3 ...

Page 4: ...he state of charge and if possible the Ub or System voltage If it is around 76V your battery is full Make sure the parking brake is released First ensure the driver and all passengers are wearing their seatbelts Put the direction switch in D to drive forwards and R to drive backwards Gently twist the throttle to engage the motor ...

Page 5: ... eTuk USA Vehicle Controls Equipment 5 ...

Page 6: ...Wiper 3 Taxi Light if Equipped 4 Windscreen Washer Fluid 5 Indicator Display 6 Speedometer Odometer 7 Battery Display Indicator BDI 8 Charger LED Indicator If activated 9 Ignition Switch 10 Throttle 11 Direction Switch 12 Hazard Light Switch 13 12V Outlet 14 Kill Switch 14 ...

Page 7: ...utomatically use the motor to slow down and stop and in the act also recharge the batteries The easier you are on the throttle and brakes the further one single battery charge will take you Familiarize yourself with the controls on the steering bar switch before you start driving Your Tuk Tuk comes with a working Hi Lo center headlight The two auxiliary lights are not functional upon delivery 7 ...

Page 8: ... 4 Bars The display alternates between 4 values Ub r A h T and O You can push the display button to manually select display parameters Ub The voltage being drawn from the battery r RPM Rotations Per Minute of the engine A Total number of Amperes drawn from the battery h Total driving time of the vehicle in hours T Temperature of the controller on some models O Total mileage of the vehicle in miles...

Page 9: ...led on the vehicle In addition each vehicle is rated and marked with a maximum Gross Axel Weight Rating GAWR and tire inflation pressure on the VIN Label attached to the vehicle Those maximum ratings are as follows Short Body Classic Cargo and Vendor GVWR 2622 lbs 1189 kg Front GAWR 805 lbs 365 kg Rear GAWR 1817 lbs 824 kg Long Body Limo Cargo XL and Vendor XL GVWR 2908 lbs 1319 kg Front GAWR 789 ...

Page 10: ...ve to apply pressure to the foot brake for that The motor will not function again until the Kill Switch is set back to the On Position Your eTuk is equipped with a steering column lock To engage the lock turn the handlebars all the way to the right then turn the key counter clockwise all the way to the left Now remove the key and the handlebars are locked in position Seatbelts are available in all...

Page 11: ...mperatures drop The ideal ambient temperature for eTuk batteries is 80 Degrees Fahrenheit Driving uphill requires more power from the motor and draws more energy from the batteries In turn the range of the eTuk may be degraded in hilly environments eTuks are rated to climb hills up to 20 Percent 11 3 degrees When on a hill in a stationary position do not use the throttle to prevent the vehicle fro...

Page 12: ...nge leave unnecessary items behind Driving to a place with electricity Take the opportunity to charge on the spot Aggressive driving Fast acceleration and high speeds draws more power from the batteries Take it easy on the throttle to extend your range Anticipating stop lights can make your ride more comfortable Releasing the throttle engages the engine brake and recharges your battery Using the e...

Page 13: ...y invalidate your battery warranty and result in shortened life Additional information can be found on the next few pages Safety All battery maintenance except for cleaning and watering should be done by an authorized service mechanic Always wear protective clothing gloves and goggles when handling batteries Keep flames sparks or metal objects away from batteries use insulated tools Neutralize aci...

Page 14: ...up or battery corrosion use a solution of baking soda and water to clean the batteries Terminal protectors or protective spray can be applied to reduce corrosion Storage Batteries should be fully charged prior to and during storage Never store discharged batteries Store batteries in a cool dry place to minimize self discharge Recharge batteries prior to putting them back into service to ensure the...

Page 15: ...d water to the maximum level indicator Do not overfill the batteries Charging Batteries should be charged after every use to ensure they are never stored in a discharged condition If batteries are stored for extended periods of time they should be charged approximately every 6 weeks Lead acid batteries DO NOT have a memory effect they do not need to be fully discharged prior to charging The chargi...

Page 16: ...eavy use the batteries heat up and the water evaporates Regular filling see Maintenance schedule is recommended Monitoring the amount of water that goes in during filling will give you a good indication of your water use Experience will teach you if you can extend the filling schedule Watering can be done per battery cell or if you have a filling system in one action for the entire pack 16 Only ad...

Page 17: ...ubmerged in the event they are visible add distilled water to submerge the plates per the diagram on the right A clean piece of rubber can be safely used as a dipstick to help visualize the water level Clean refit and tighten all the vent caps 17 Always wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment PPE prior to conducting any work on eTuks Never add acid to the batteries Battery fluid is extremel...

Page 18: ...the vehicle is off and the keys removed Ensure that the vehicle is fully charged and the charger is un plugged Locate the filling hose Connect the hose to the filling apparatus hand pump or filling tank Initiate the filling process either via manual pumping or by placing the tank high above the batteries allowing the water to flow When the liquid stops flowing the batteries are full 18 ...

Page 19: ...ing Driving immediately after charging may damage your batteries and affect range Always finish the charging sequence Cutting off a sequence may damage your batteries and affect your range When using an extension cord ensure that it is uncoiled so that it does not generate excessive heat 19 ...

Page 20: ... amount of that time WARNING In the event you own multiple e Tuks Only connect one eTuk to a 15A circuit at a time Equalization If your battery performance feels reduced or you have been unable to complete full cycle charges you may need to equalize your batteries In order to equalize your batteries Charge the batteries until the charger indicates a full charge Unplug the charger and wait 5 10 min...

Page 21: ... eTuk USA Charger Display 21 ...

Page 22: ... eTuk USA Dashboard Charging LED If Activated 22 ...

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Page 24: ... eTuk USA Fuses 24 ...

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Page 26: ... eTuk USA Fluids 26 ...

Page 27: ... eTuk USA Windshield Washer Fluid 27 ...

Page 28: ... eTuk USA Jacking and Changing Tires 28 ...

Page 29: ... eTuk USA Eliminating Vibration and Towing 29 ...

Page 30: ... eTuk USA Troubleshooting 30 Make sure the kill switch is Set to On ...

Page 31: ... eTuk USA Advanced Troubleshooting 31 ...

Page 32: ... eTuk USA Battery Display Indicator Messages 32 ...

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Page 34: ... eTuk USA Preventative Maintenance 34 ...

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Page 36: ... eTuk USA Your e Tuk Info 36 Classic Limo Cargo Cargo XL Vendor Vendor XL ...

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Page 42: ... eTuk USA Battery Analysis Data Sheet 42 ...

Page 43: ... eTuk USA Drive Logging Form 43 ...

Page 44: ... eTuk USA Battery logging Form 44 ...