Star EV 48U-2-DC-ADS, 72U-HA1-AC-ADS, 72U-2-AC, 48U-HA1-DC-ADS Owner's Manual And Service Manual

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)

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Thanks for buying the Star EV U-Series. This manual contains infor­mation you will need for proper operation, maintenance, and care of
your U-Series. A thorough understanding of these simple 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 understand this manual completely before operating your
Star EV.

This manual should be considered a permanent part of your U-Series
and should remain with the vehicle when lending or resold.

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Vehicle Specifications

Controls

Operational Process

Rules for safe operation

Maintenance

Battery maintenance
Transmission maintenance
Motor maintenance
Controller maintenance
Lubrication
General maintenance notes

Table of Contents

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1: Vehicle Specifications

48U-2-DC-ADS

48U-HA1-DC­ADS (Curtis Cab)

72U-2-AC

72U-HA1-AC-ADS
(Curtis Cab)

Passengers 2

Battery System Eight 6 V batteries, Trojan T-105 Twelve 6 V batteries, Trojan T-105

Motor Power 6.7 hp Advanced DC motor 10 hp AC motor

Controller Power 350 A Curtis programmable controller 550 A Curtis programmable controller

Top Speed 19.5 mph (20-25 mph if street legal)

Total Load Capacity 2200 lbs 2200 lbs 2200 lbs 2200 lbs

Dimensions

137” x 55” x 76”
(L x W x H)

137” x 57” x 74”
(L x W x H)

137” x 55” x 76”
(L x W x H)

137” x 57” x 74”
(L x W x H)

Box Dimensions 83” x 54” x 10” (L x W x H)

Weight w/ Batteries 2050 lbs 2460 lbs 2300 lbs 2710 lbs

Ground Clearance 5”

Turning Radius 13 

Wheel Base 67”

Top Climbing Grade 20%

Body Material Steel

Front Suspension Independent, coil over shock

Rear Suspension Leaf spring and shock

Steering System Rack and pinion

Brake System Four-wheel hydraulic

Tire Size 155R12C, 8-ply DOT

Tire Pressure 65 psi

Wheel Type 12” steel

Cab

Open cab with
canvas top

Solid doors with
slide-open win­dows

Open cab with
canvas top

Solid doors with
slide-open win­dows

Windshield Plexiglass

AS1, DOT automo­tive windshield

Plexiglass

AS1, DOT automo­tive windshield

Drive Train Direct rear drive

Voltage Reducer 20 A, 48 V to 12 V reducer included 20 A, 72 V to 12 V reducer included

Warranty

One year bumper-to-bumper warranty, less wear items

Two year Trojan battery warranty, based on date code