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Transmission Maintenance

1.  The clearance for the clutch should be kept between 2-3mm.
2.  he friction plate should be changed periodically, the friction value on one 

side should not exceed 2mm.

3.  Adjust the flatness of the platen spring plate (feeling manually): first tight-

en the screws diagonally, use your hand to check the flatness of the spring 
plate. If not flat, tighten the screws for the non-flat part.

4.  Change the gear oil periodically (half year) inside the transmission case, 

the kerogen is 85W/90GL.

5.  WARNING:

 Never mix different oils.

Motor Maintenance

1.  This traction motor is designed to use at the sea level not beyond 1200 

meters and in a temperature between -25 

°

C and 40 

°

C.

2.  Never keep the motor running idly.
3.  No explosive gas shall exist in the air.
4.  Any mud, sand and other clinging objects shall often be cleaned away so 

as to provide good heat-radiation.

Trouble-Shooting for Motor

Symptoms

Possible Causes

All copper plates turn black.

The pressure of brush is incorrect.

The commutators turn black in a 

certain order and in groups.

Short circuit inner commutators or on the armature coil; poor welding or 

disconnection between the commutators and the armature coil.

The commutators turn black.

in disorder.

The central line of the commutator deviates or its surface is not round 

and not smooth.

 The brush wears out or is broken.

The motor vibrates; the clearance between the brush and its holder is 

too big; the clearance between the brush and commutators is too big; 

the mica between different commutators extrudes; the brush is made 

with wrong materials; the brush is wrong in type.

Motor sparks.

The motor is over-loaded; the commutators are not clean, not round 

or not smooth; mica or some commutators extrude; the brush is not 

ground properly; the brush is incorrect in pressure; the brush is wrong 

in type; the brush is jammed in the brush holder; the brush holder be-

come loose or vibrating; the polarity and sequence of magnetic poles 

is incorrect.

The brush and its wires get hot.

Sparks of the brush; poor contact between brush and soft wires; small 

section area of soft wires.

The brush is noisy.

The surface of the commutators is not smooth.

Summary of Contents for 48U-2-DC-ADS

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual and Service Guide U Series 48U 2 DC ADS 72U 2 AC 48U HA1 DC ADS Cab by Curtis and 72U HA1 AC ADS Cab by Curtis...

Page 2: ...instructions will help you to obtain maximum enjoyment from your new Star EV If you have any questions about the operation or maintenance of your U Series please consult your Star EV dealer Read and...

Page 3: ...trols Operational Process Rules for safe operation Maintenance Battery maintenance Transmission maintenance Motor maintenance Controller maintenance Lubrication General maintenance notes Table of Cont...

Page 4: ...s 2050 lbs 2460 lbs 2300 lbs 2710 lbs Ground Clearance 5 Turning Radius 13 ft Wheel Base 67 Top Climbing Grade 20 Body Material Steel Front Suspension Independent coil over shock Rear Suspension Leaf...

Page 5: ...ehicle speeds up with the gradual stepping down and reaches the full speed when the pedal is stepped to the bottom The vehicle slows down when the pedal is released gradually When the pedal is fully r...

Page 6: ...commended to use 4 for driving 3 Operational Process 1 Switch on the power key 2 Step the clutch pedal to the bottom select the right shift and make sure to use right speed when driving Selection stan...

Page 7: ...e the battery will be damaged 2 The battery must be kept in good connection The tightening nuts for the wiring connection should be checked frequently to see if any nuts have become loose loose nuts w...

Page 8: ...Only Trojan batteries of the same capacity and voltage can be used in the group 12 Recharge the batteries once each month to make the electrolyte uniform Notes for the Use of the Charger The charger h...

Page 9: ...is incorrect The commutators turn black in a certain order and in groups Short circuit inner commutators or on the armature coil poor welding or disconnection between the commutators and the armature...

Page 10: ...itor in the controller unit should keep discharging for a few minutes more don t wash the electrical parts with water Remove dust with a brush or high pressure air Trouble Shooting for Controller Symp...

Page 11: ...ontactors easily become hot if their mutual contact is not in good condition so special attention should be paid regularly to the elec tric contactors When changing the fuse make sure that the new fus...

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