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7 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE TO BE REPEATED AT TIMES INDICATED
Check the wear and condition of the Contactors’ moving and fixed contacts.
Electrical Contacts should be checked every; _______________________
3 MONTHS
Check the Foot pedal or Tiller microswitch. Using a suitable test meter, confirm that
there is no electrical resistance between the contacts by measuring the volt drop
between the terminals. Switches should operate with a firm click sound.
Microswitches should be checked every; ___________________________
3 MONTHS
Check the Battery cables, cables to the chopper, and cables to the motor. Ensure the
insulation is sound and the connections are tight.
Cables should be checked every; _________________________________
3 MONTHS
Check the mechanical operation of the pedal or tiller . Are the return springs ok. Do the
potentiometers wind up to their full or programmed level.
Check every; _________________________________________________
3 MONTHS
Check the mechanical operation of the Contactor(s). Moving contacts should be free to
move without restriction.
Check every; _________________________________________________
3 MONTHS
Checks should be carried out by qualified personnel only and each replacement part
used should be original. Beware of NOT ORIGINAL PARTS. The installation of this
electronic controller should be made according to the diagrams included in this Manual.
Any variations or special requirements should be made after consulting a Zapi Agent.
The supplier is not responsible for any problem that arises from wiring methods
different from information included in this Manual. During periodic checks, if a
technician finds any situation that could cause damage or compromise safety, the
matter should be brought to the attention of a Zapi Agent immediately. The Agent will
then take the decision regarding operational safety of the machine. Remember that
Battery Powered Machines feel no pain.
NEVER USE A VEHICLE WITH A FAULTY
ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER
