SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................. 12
BATTERIES AND CHARGING ................................................................................................ 19
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................. 27
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SERIAL NUMBER PLATE LOCATION ............................................................................................................. 12
Early Production .......................................................................................................................................... 12
Fig. 14 Serial Number Plate Location - Early Production .................................................................... 13
Late Production ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Fig. 15 Serial Number Plate Location - Late Production ..................................................................... 13
PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE .................................................................................................................. 14
Fig. 16 Periodic Service Schedule ...................................................................................................... 14
TIRE INSPECTION ........................................................................................................................................... 15
BRAKES ........................................................................................................................................................... 15
Fig. 17 Typical Brake Performance Test ............................................................................................. 16
REAR AXLE ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
Fig. 18 Add, Check and Drain Axle Lubricant - Early Production ........................................................ 16
Fig. 19 Add, Check and Drain Axle Lubricant - Late Production ......................................................... 16
Checking the Lubricant Level ...................................................................................................................... 17
LUBRICATION .................................................................................................................................................. 17
Fig. 20 Lubrication Points - Early Production ...................................................................................... 17
Fig. 21 Lubrication Points - Late Production ....................................................................................... 17
PDS SYSTEM TEST ......................................................................................................................................... 17
HARDWARE ..................................................................................................................................................... 17
Fig. 22 Torque Specifications and Bolt Grades ................................................................................... 18
Fig. 23 Capacities and Replacement Parts ......................................................................................... 18
SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................................ 19
BATTERY ......................................................................................................................................................... 19
BATTERY MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................................. 19
At Each Charging Cycle .............................................................................................................................. 19
Monthly ........................................................................................................................................................ 20
Electrolyte Level and Water......................................................................................................................... 20
Fig. 24 Correct Electrolyte Level ......................................................................................................... 20
Fig. 25 Water Purity Table .................................................................................................................. 20
Fig. 26 Automatic Watering Gun ......................................................................................................... 21
Battery Cleaning .......................................................................................................................................... 21
Fig. 27 Preparing Acid Neutralizing Solution ....................................................................................... 21
Battery Replacement ................................................................................................................................... 21
Fig. 28 Battery Connections ................................................................................................................ 22
Prolonged Storage....................................................................................................................................... 22
Fig. 29 Freezing Point of Electrolyte ................................................................................................... 23
BATTERY CHARGING ..................................................................................................................................... 22
AC Voltage .................................................................................................................................................. 23
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................................................................... 23
Hydrometer.................................................................................................................................................. 23
Fig. 30 Hydrometer ............................................................................................................................. 24
Using A Hydrometer .................................................................................................................................... 24
BATTERY CHARGER MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................... 24
Fig. 31 Hydrometer Temperature Correction ...................................................................................... 25
Fig. 32 Cleaning Auxiliary Contact in Charger Plug ............................................................................ 25
TXT ELECTRIC - FLEET ................................................................................................................................... 28
TXT PDS ELECTRIC - FLEET........................................................................................................................... 29
TXT ELECTRIC - FREEDOM™......................................................................................................................... 30
TXT ELECTRIC - FREEDOM™ SE ................................................................................................................... 31
TXT ELECTRIC - FREEDOM™ LE ................................................................................................................... 32
TXT PDS ELECTRIC - FREEDOM™ ................................................................................................................ 33
TXT ELECTRIC - SHUTTLE 2+2....................................................................................................................... 36
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