Zap Zaptruck-XL 2009 Owner's And Operator's Manual

Summary of Zaptruck-XL 2009

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    Owner and operator’s manual important! Before you operate your zaptruck-xl please read the manual carefully tm entire on-road payload capacity is 1200 pounds for off-road use, the payload capacity, including passengers in the vehicle including passengers in the vehicle . Is 1900 pounds. If you have ...

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    3 owner and operator’s manual tm -xl chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 general information safety and important notes introduction of devices and control mechanism driving suggestions emergency conditions service and maintenance solutions for malfunction...

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    Owner and operator’s manual tm -xl 1. Overall dimensions general information length 13' 3” (4.038 mts) width 5' 0” (1.524 mts) height 6' 4” (1.841 mts) 4.

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    5 owner and operator’s manual tm -xl 2.Table of performance, structure and specifications for entire vehicle 2.1 table of dimension and mass parameters general information item type seating (including the driver) zaptruck-xl model no.Wld1200q1p flatbed 4×2 driving with rear wheels 2 seats 4115 1560 ...

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    6 owner and operator’s manual tm -xl 2.2 table of performance parameters 2.3 table of structure and specifications general information 4.5 162 25 7% 30 radius and clearance minimum turn radius ground clearance (in meters) (in milimeters) common statistics max. Speed gradability % best range (mph) (i...

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    2.3 table of structure and specifications (cont’d) auxiliary storage battery power storage battery dc/dc converter charger (ac/dc) safety administration system auxliary electrical equipment input voltage (v) output voltage (v) max output electric current(a) input voltage (v) max input electric curre...

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    2.3 table of structure and specifications (cont’d) auxiliary electrical equipment 21w/5w 21w 10w 5w 3.4w 85±12times/min 8 owner and operator’s manual tm -xl general information lighting system turn signal light flash frequency alarming signal light flash frequency brake light/rear position light bac...

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    9 owner and operator’s manual tm -xl 1.(vin) vehicle identification number 2.Vehicle nameplate 3.Branding vin is printed on the lower frame of driver's seat in the cab, the upper left of the instrument panel and on the nameplate. The nameplate is marked with vehicle identification number (vin). It i...

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    Owner and operator’s manual tm -xl 4. Vehicle load 5. Inspection of tires and tire pressure 6. Usage of lubricants and fluid for the vehicle 7. Proper usage of the safety belt the maximum vehicle load is specified by the manufacturer, the maximum vehicle load capacity is gvm (gross vehicle mass). Se...

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    5 ’ tm -xl 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ash tray radio 12 1 2 3 4 6 7 9 10 11 5 11 8 13 defroster 13.

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    12 owner and operator’s manual tm -xl introduction of devices and control mechanism 1. Ignition switch and steering lock 2.Combination switch the ignition switch has four positions: this is the normal parking position; the key can be pulled out only in this position.The steering column can be raised...

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    13 owner and operator’s manual tm -xl introduction of devices and control mechanism 3. Windshield wiper switch windshieldwasher 4.Hazardwarning light switch 5.Direction choice switch when the ignition switch is in “on” or “acc” position, turn the switch to “int”,“lo” or “hi” position to make the win...

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    Owner and operator’s manual tm -xl introduction of devices and control mechanism 1.Warning light of low brake fluid level 2.Warning light indicating low battery voltage 3. Beam indicator light - 4. Left turn indicator light- 5. Right turn indicator light- - when brake fluid is low, the warning light...

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    Owner and operator’s manual tm -xl introduction of devices and control mechanism 7. Multi-functional display it is a automatic reposition button, when the ignition switch is at the“on” position,pressing the button will switch the display mode: electric capacity-power battery voltage-power battery cu...

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    Owner and operator’s manual tm -xl introduction of devices and control mechanism valid signals at the same time for there is something wrong with the direction selector switch. The electric controller system will output nothing and emit the failure code to multifunction display.Turn the ignition swi...

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    Owner and operator’s manual tm -xl introduction of devices and control mechanism 17 3.Door and window manual window regulator window opening handle (d) is installed inside the two doors (fig.2). To lower or raise the window, turn the handle clockwise or counter- clockwise. Caution never leave you ke...

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    Owner and operator’s manual tm -xl introduction of devices and control mechanism 18 1.Back gate lowering removing undo clasp of the gate hook, lower the rear gate. Never drive when rear gate is open, because it will cover the rear combination light. Rear gate should be removed when transporting long...

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    Owner and operator’s manual tm -xl introduction of devices and control mechanism 2.Side gate opening removing open handhold of the plate hook and support of the side plate,and gently put down the side plate. Side plate shall be closed when driving. Remove the rear bolt on side plate, then slightly l...

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    Owner and operator’s manual tm -xl introduction of devices and control mechanism 20 warnings the shoulder belt should be fastened across the chest and shoulder diagonally (never fasten it near the neck or to the face), do not slide off to the arm; the waist belt should be fastened above thighs and u...

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    Owner and operator’s manual tm -xl introduction of devices and control mechanism 1) external rearview mirror 2) internal rearview mirror 3) sunvisor 4) safety handrail 5) glove box 6)ashtray adjustment: the position of external rearview mirror can be adjusted by the driver to provide visibility othe...

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    Owner and operator’s manual tm -xl introduction of devices and control mechanism 7) other control devices parking brake lever 8)attachedtools and jack pull the lever up to activate the parking brake. The higher the lever is pulled up the more braking force is applied. In normal situations, you do no...

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    24 owner and operator’s manual tm -xl driving suggestions i. Driving operation 1) before starting the vehicle 2) start the vehicle § § § § § § § § § § § § § before getting in, check the exterior of the vehicle first. Make sure parking brake is activated. The direction switch should be on the “n” pos...

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    25 owner and operator’s manual tm -xl driving suggestions 3. Economical driving suggestion to achieve economical driving, always service, maintain the vehicle periodically to keep it in optimum running. Avoid rapid start, sudden acceleration and driving at high speeds. The maximum range can be achie...

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    26 owner and operator’s manual tm -xl emergency conditions i. Vehicle starting failure 1) check charging 2) auxiliary batterytrouble 3) circuitrytrouble 4) othertrouble the vehicle has a charging check function.Check the charge connect from theac to source. Check the voltage of auxiliary battery. If...

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    27 owner and operator’s manual tm -xl emergency conditions warning! In case of a flat tire while running, do not apply hard braking, as the vehicle could go out of control. Rather, hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly apply the brake pedal to decelerate and then park well off the road. Importan...

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    Warning! To avoid vehicle damage and personal injury: do not place the hoisting jack in positions other than those specified. Make sure to place the hoisting jack on level and solid ground. When the vehicle is jacked up, no body part shall fall below the vehicle. 28 owner and operator’s manual tm -x...

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    29 owner and operator’s manual tm -xl emergency conditions warning! When towing with both wheels touchdown, no person should ride in the vehicle. Towing trailing if it is impossible to start the vehicle, attach a towing cable to the draw ring (draw ring is under the front bumper as shown below). Sho...

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    30 owner and operator’s manual tm -xl service and maintenance waxing 2. Internal cleaning and maintenance. Use wax to polish on the surface of vehicle to protect the finish coat. Clean and air dry the vehicle before waxing. If the finish coat is warm to the touch, before waxing, move the vehicle to ...

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    31 owner and operator’s manual tm -xl service and maintenance safety check leakage check § § § § check that lights, instruments, wipers, hand brake and foot brake, wheels, steering, drive and suspension are in good operating order and connections are secure. Check for normal sounding engine and chas...

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    2010 service and maintenance 32.

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    2010 service and maintenance 33.

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    34 owner and operator’s manual tm -xl service and maintenance 1) (main pack) power batteries provide energy to move the vehicle. In order to maintain full capability of the power batteries, they should operate refer to the following: charge immediately after full discharge . Charge batteries when th...

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    Owner and operator’s manual tm -xl service and maintenance note if the controller stops due to various protection conditions, such as over-loading, low voltage, you should turn off the ignition switch and restart the vehicle after 10 seconds,and the failure should correct itself. If this condition p...

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    Owner and operator’s manual tm -xl service and maintenance note to avoid glass from being scratched or breaking, when disassembling wiper or blade,please do not allow the arm to impact the window glass. 6) wiper if the wiper blade has become brittle,cracked or damaged, replace it immediately use the...

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    H owner and operator’s manual tm -xl the piston of brake master cylinder), the travel of pedal at this point is the free travel, the reference value is 5 to 15 mm. The free travel is not proper, it is always because the clearance between push rod of the brake booster and piston of the brake master c...

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    Owner and operator’s manual tm -xl 38 solutions for malfunctions 1. Rear axle malfunctions description oil seal is damaged or worn there is too much oil air plugs are blocked (constant noise) gear oil deteriorates or is with water content (constant noise) gear oil is insufficient or of the wrong typ...

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    Owner and operator’s manual tm -xl 39 solutions for malfunctions 2. Steering, suspension,wheel and tire malfunctions description tires are unmatched tire pressure is improper front spring is damaged or shortened due to plastic deformation evenness of radial tire (referring to lateral oscillating qua...

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    Owner and operator’s manual tm -xl 40 solutions for malfunctions 2. Steering, suspension,wheel and tire malfunctions (cont’d) description tire has a bulge or damaged evenness of radial tire (referring to change in radial rigidity) exceeds limit value radial run out of wheel or tire exceeds limit val...

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    Owner and operator’s manual tm -xl 41 solutions for malfunctions 2. Steering, suspension,wheel and tire malfunctions (cont’d) description tire is under inflated ball pin of steering linkage or ball pin of lower left and right trailing arm jams tightness of steering gear is not adjusted steering colu...

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    Owner and operator’s manual tm -xl 42 solutions for malfunctions 2. Steering, suspension,wheel and tire malfunctions (cont’d) description tires are unmatched or inflation pressure is uneven ball joint of lower trailing arm or tie rod of steering linkage has been loose front shock absorber or fitting...

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    Owner and operator’s manual tm -xl 43 solutions for malfunctions 2. Steering, suspension,wheel and tire malfunctions (cont’d) description vehicle is overloaded or load is uneven spring holder of front shock absorber is sealed off spring is damaged or shortened due to plastic deformation anti-roll ba...

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    Owner and operator’s manual tm -xl solutions for malfunctions 3. Braking malfunctions description friction lining is damaged braking system is leaking oil malfunctions of brake master cylinder air is intermingled in brake hydraulic system malfunctions of brake wheel cylinder malfunctions of self adj...

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    Owner and operator’s manual tm -xl 45 solutions for malfunctions description friction lining has oil stains or grease malfunctions of self adjustment mechanism of rear wheel brake brake drum or brake disc is out of round tire pressure is uneven malfunctions of brake wheel cylinder friction lining ha...

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    2010 solutions for maintenance 46a checking flow of power system and control system.

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    2010 service and maintenance 46b checking flow of power system and control system.

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    2010 service and maintenance 46c checking flow of power system and control system.

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    Owner and operator’s manual tm -xl 47 solutions for malfunctions description over voltage protection motor over-current low voltage in the control/drive circuit temperature of radiator is more than 75 battery low voltage over speed over-load of thermal sensitive relay service brake warning c contact...

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    Owner and operator’s manual tm -xl 48 solutions for malfunctions description voltage sensor failure phase fault accelerator over high starting order fault trouble code e-16 6. Malfunctions of electric controlling system e-17 e-18 e-19 remedy check the circuitry; replace the voltage sensor exchange t...

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    Owner and operator’s manual tm -xl 49 solutions for malfunctions 7. Malfunctions of lights, instruments, switches and indicating lights (cont’d) 1) malfunctions of front head lights (cont’d) only one front head light is off description lights are damaged malfunctions of front head light switch both ...

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    Owner and operator’s manual tm -xl 50 solutions for malfunctions 3) malfunctions of turn signal lights and emergency alarm lights flashing occurs too frequently or exists on only one side description lights on the side with high flashing frequent are damaged lamp arrangement is incorrect malfunction...

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    Owner and operator’s manual tm -xl 51 solutions for malfunctions 4) malfunctions of backup light backup light is off description lights are damaged fuse (f11) of backup light blows out malfunctions of backup light switch malfunctions of wires or ground malfunctions of backup light switch light is da...

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    Owner and operator’s manual tm -xl 52 solutions for malfunctions 6) malfunctions of alarm lights for braking fluid level and parking brake when braking fluid level is low, brake alarm light is off description light for combination instrument is damaged fuse (f11) blows out malfunctions of combinatio...

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    Owner and operator’s manual tm -xl 53 solutions for malfunctions 7) wiper and washer malfunctions wiper fails or can't return to its original position description fuse (f6) for wiper (washer) blows out malfunctions of wiper motor malfunctions of wiper switch (multi-function switch) malfunctions of w...

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    Owner and operator’s manual tm -xl 54 oil, fluid for vehicle and electrical values of complete vehicle gear-box lubricant oil standard (recommended) gl-4 85w90 0 c-50 c gl-4 85w90 -35-0 c gl-4 75w90 under -35 c gl-5 90 0 c-50 c gl-5 85w90 -35-0 c gl-5 75w90 under -35 c o o o o o o o o remark item ca...

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    Cut, fold and sta ple or ta pe this car d and mail back: registration card (not returning this card will not void the original 6-months limited warranty.) 1. Name & address: * title mr. Mrs. Ms. Miss first name initial last name street apt. No. City state/province zip/postal code e-mail address 2. Y...

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    13. Are you or your spouse: you spouse 14. Which group describes your annual family income? 15. Level of education: (check highest level completed) 16. For your primary residence, do you: own rent 17. How recently did you move into your current residence? 18. Please check all that apply to your hous...

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