THIS MANUAL WILL AID YOU IN THE SAFE
OPERATION AND PROPER MAINTENANCE OF
YOUR EQUIPMENT. READ MANUAL THOROUGHLY
BEFORE ATTEMPTING OPERATION. IF ANY
PORTION IS NOT CLEARLY UNDERSTOOD,
CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR
CLARIFICATION.
To make sure you are fully aware of safety and service
information, the following two symbols are used
throughout this manual.
!
WARNING
Altering this equipment in any manner which
adversely affects the equipments operation,
performance, durability or use, may cause hazardous conditions.
Direct any inquiries to:
Textron Golf, Turf and Specialty Products
Attn: Director of Engineering Services
P.O. Box 82409
Lincoln, NE 68501–2409 USA
SPECIFICATION INFORMATION
!
This symbol is used throughout the manual to
alert you to information about unsafe actions or
situations, and will be followed by the word DANGER,
WARNING, or CAUTION. DANGER indicates
immediate hazards that may result in severe injury or
death. WARNING indicates unsafe actions or situations
that may cause severe injury, death and/or major
equipment or property damage. CAUTION indicates
unsafe actions or situations that may cause injury , and/or
minor equipment or property damage.
NOTE:
Additional manuals are available through your dealer.
THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD NOT BE MODIFIED OR
ADDED TO WITHOUT THE MANUFACTURER’S
AUTHORIZATION.
This appears next to information or instructions
which will help you operate and maintain your
equipment the right way.
!
WARNING
The information and instructions included in
this manual alert you to certain things you
should do very carefully. If you do not, you
could:
• hurt yourself or others
• hurt the next person who operates the
equipment
• damage the equipment.
This manual contains essential operation and
safety information and must remain with the
unit at all times, within easy access of any operator.
IMPORTANT!
All information contained in this manual is the latest
available at the time of printing. Textron Golf, Turf and
Specialty Products reserves the right to make changes
at any time without notice.
Whenever a name brand product is specified, an
equivalent product may be used unless stated otherwise.
CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OR ADDRESS
Textron Golf, Turf and Specialty Products makes every
effort to keep owners informed of all safety related
information. Therefore, changes in ownership and/or
address should be reported to the manufacturer.
Your dealer has REGISTRATION CHANGE FORMS
which will be filled out and filed by the dealer for his
records, and a copy will be sent to the manufacturer.
DEALER INFORMATION
For your nearest dealer location write to:
Textron Golf, Turf and Specialty Products
Attn: Sales Coordinator
P.O. Box 82409
Lincoln, NE 68501–2409 USA
In the USA and Canada call 1–888–922–8873 (dealer
information only).
THESE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS MUST APPEAR
ON ALL CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING THIS
VEHICLE.
2.2 MODEL NUMBER
The vehicle model number and serial number are
stamped on the vehicle nameplate attached to the left
kick panel in front of the steering column.
2.3 SERIAL NUMBER
The serial number and model number are stamped on
the center crossmember under the rear deck.
3937
IMPORTANT!
INDENTED PART NAMES INDICATE THESE PARTS
ARE INCLUDED IN THE PRECEDING ASSEMBLY.
3936
AFTER YOU IDENTIFY A PART BY THE REFERENCE
NUMBER AND THE CUSHMAN PART NUMBER,
ALWAYS READ THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PART T O
BE SURE IT IS WHAT YOU WANT.
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3 SERVICE
3.1 SERVICE
!
WARNING
When replacement parts are required, use genuine CUSHMAN parts or parts with equivalent
characteristics including type, strength and
material. Failure to do so may result in product
malfunction and possible injury to the operator
and/or bystanders.
NEVER attempt to perform service or maintenance functions on this vehicle if you are UNTRAINED or UNAUTHORIZED. Improper maintenance can cause hazardous conditions. See your authorized CUSHMAN dealer
for necessary maintenance and service.
When it is necessary to raise the vehicle for any repair or
service, use jackstands to provide adequate support. Do
not rely on hydraulic or mechanical jacks.
The average miles traveled per hours of operation for
CUSHMAN vehicles is usually very low . A vehicle used
inside a manufacturing facility or on a security system
patrol may be used for 8 hours while traveling only 20 or
25 miles. It is advisable that your vehicle be equipped
with an hour meter (set #884737) to record hours of
operation. A good maintenance schedule can then be
established.
3.2 MAINTENANCE GUIDE
WEEKLY
Check tire pressure(exclude solid tires).
Fill batteries to proper level and check specific gravity.
AS REQUIRED
Remove and clean wire terminals, battery terminals and
batteries, reinstall wire terminals.
Repack front wheel bearings (PG)
Repack rear wheel bearings (PG)
Change differential oil (EP)
Check brake linings
Adjust brakes as required
Check motor brushes
*Use lithium base pressure gun grease on all grease fittings and
lubrication points.
The following maintenance guide provides a check list for
servicing your vehicle. The guide is set up for average
use on clean, paved surfaces. Vehicles used in dusty
areas, for winter driving or operated in mud, snow or
water require more frequent service.
4. Selector switch contacts, pivot
and shaft spacer11
5. Wheel arm pivots2
* Use a lithium base pressure gun grease on all grease fittings
and lubrication points.
Use 30 wt. oil on selector switch pivot shaft.
3.4CHASSIS LUBRICATION CHART
♦
NUMBER OF
LUBRICATION POINTS
OR FITTINGS*
♦
♦
♦
IMPORTANT
X TOW LINE ATTACHING POINTS
♦ JACKING LOCATIONS
NOTE
•Illustration shows eight batteries and direct drive
motor. Some models use six batteries and/or belt
drive motor.
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3 SERVICE
3.5 BULBS, FUSES AND FLASHERS
DescriptionSpecification orTrade No.Cushman No.
BULBS
Headlight (accessory)35 WattNo. 4411820594
(3000 CP)
Light, Rear Left,
Stop, Tail and Turn Signal (accessory)32–4 CPNo. 1157822049
Light, Rear Right,
Stop, Tail and Turn Signal (accessory)32–4 CPNo. 1157822049
Turn Signal, Front (accessory)32–4 CPNo. 1157822049
Turn Signal, Pilot (accessory)1 CPNo. 53811953
Power On Light2 CPNo. 1893828473
FLASHERS
Hazard and Turn Signal (accessory)822867
FUSES (Located under instrument panel)
Five Required20 AMP826000
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4.1 VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
Model NumberTraction TypeDifferentialSpeed
MotorRatioRange
89835336 Volt DC13.00:113 MPH (21Km/h)
898353EEDirect DriveUP TO
to Differential35 MILES(56 Km)
89835448 Volt DC13.00:19 MPH (14.5 Km/h)
898354EEBelt DriveUP TO
to Differential35 MILES(56 Km)
89835648 Volt DC15.67:17 MPH (11Km/h)
898356EEBelt DriveUP TO
to Differential30 MILES (48 Km)
89835536 Volt DC13.00:113 MPH (21Km/h)
898355EEDirect DriveUP TO
to Differential35 MILES(56 Km)
89835736 Volt DC13.00:113 MPH (21Km/h)
898357EEDirect DriveUP TO
to Differential35 MILES(56 Km)
SPECIFICATIONS 4
Determining factors affecting the range are: battery condition and size, payload, the number of stops,
speed and operating terrain.
4.2 BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
These vehicles require “golf cart type” 6 volt batteries
each with a MINIMUM capacity of 180 A.H. (ampere–
hours at the SAE 20–hour rate) and 5/16” (8 mm) stud
posts.
The MAXIMUM case dimensions are:
•Length10 3/8” (264 mm)
•Width7 3/16” (183 mm)
•Height11 5/8” (295 mm)
(including posts)
OR
FOR THE 36 VOLT VEHICLE
Two “industrial type” 18 volt batteries each with a MINIMUM capacity of 450 A.H. (ampere hours at the SAE
20–hour rate) or 294 A.H. (ampere hours at the 3–hour
rate) with 5/16 (8 mm) stud type posts.
The MAXIMUM case dimensions are:
•Length29 13/16” (776 mm)
•Width12 15/16” (329 mm)
•Height13 1/2” (343 mm)
OR
FOR THE 48 VOLT VEHICLE
Two “industrial type” 24 volt batteries each with a MINIMUM capacity of 375 A.H. (ampere hours at the SAE
20–hour rate) or 245 A.H. (ampere hours at the 3–hour
rate) with 5/16 (8 mm) stud type posts.
The MAXIMUM case dimensions are:
•Length30 9/16” (776 mm)
•Width12 15/16” (329 mm)
•Height13 1/2” (343 mm)
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5 MAINTENANCE
5.1 BATTERY CHARGING
NOTICE
•DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries with a
charger not designed for this vehicle.
•Industrial batteries may require special chargers.
Obtain charger recommendations from the battery
supplier.
See your authorized CUSHMAN dealer for information
about lifting devices.
!
WARNING
UNTRAINED/UNAUTHORIZED persons
should NEVER attempt to service or recharge
the batteries of this vehicle.
T o avoid injury, use an adequate lifting device
to lift the batteries and/or rack.
NEVER use metal chains, etc., to lift the batteries and/or rack. They can cause electrical arcing resulting in battery explosion.
Stay clear when lifting, lowering or moving the
batteries and/or rack. Do NOT place hands on
the batteries and/or rack or the vehicle.
See your authorized CUSHMAN dealer for information
about lifting devices.
3111
Latch Handle
!
WARNING
Fully engage battery tray latch pin in innermost slot. If tray is not properly latched and
swings open when vehicle is in motion
•Bystanders may be struck
•Vehicle and surroundings may be dam-
aged.
5.3 BATTERY CHARGER
The standard vehicle is equipped with a built in fully automatic AC charger located under the deck at the rear of
the vehicle.
Accessory chargers of various types are also available.
5.2 BATTERY LOCATION
The batteries are located under the rear deck.
Model 898355, 898355EE, 898357 and 898357EE are
equipped with fixed battery racks.
Models 898353, 898353EE, 898354, 898354EE,
898356, and 898356EE are equipped with swing out battery racks accessible from each side of the vehicle, both
secured in position with a latch handle (shown). Make
sure racks are securely latched before operating the
vehicle.
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•Follow the instructions on the charger or the
vehicle.
•ALWAYS place the charger cord in the pocket
designed for it on the standard vehicle.
NOTICE
•New HIGH CAPACITY batteries will have a finish
charge rate of 2 to 4 amps after charging for 16
hours. LOWER CAPACITY batteries may require a
shorter charging time. This MAXIMUM charging
time is required ONLY after operating (driving) the
vehicle for 2 hours or more, i.e.: Shorter operating
(driving) time requires shorter charging time.
MAINTENANCE 5
5.4 DIFFERENTIAL
The filler plug and the drain plug are illustrated. Check oil
level every 200 hours. It should always be up to the level
of the filler hole.
IMPORTANT!
DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL AFTER FIRST 100 HOURS OF
SERVICE AND REFILL WITH EP80–90 MULTIGRADE
EXTREME PRESSURE LUBRICANT. THEREAFTER
LUBRICANT SHOULD BE CHANGED PER MAINTENANCE GUIDE.
REPAIRING THIS REAR AXLE IS A MAJOR SERVICE
OPERATION AND SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY
YOUR AUTHORIZED CUSHMAN DEALER WHO HAS
THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND INFORMATION.
5.6 SOLID TIRES
FRONT AND REAR TIRE REMOVAL
2
1
3569
1. Valve Stem Hole
2. Wheel Retaining Nuts
Remove and reinstall as follows:
•Remove the wheel retaining nuts and remove
wheel assembly from hub.
1
2
3112
1. Filler Plug
2. Drain Plug
5.5 JACKS AND JACKING LOCATIONS
A scissors type jack with a 1 1/2 ton (1361 Kg) (minimum)
capacity is required.
The jacking locations are shown on the chassis lubrication chart illustration (page 10). Raise the vehicle ONLY
enough to perform maintenance required.
•Remove wheel hardware.
•Remove and discard tire.
•Press new tire in place.
•Reinstall and tighten wheel hardware.
•Reinstall tire and wheel and tighten wheel retain-
ing nuts to 70 to 100 ft.–lbs. (95 to 140 N·m)
torque.
•Make sure the valve stem hole is located toward
the outside.
NOTICE
•The valve stem hole in the wheel half MUST be
towards the outside so the wheel retaining nuts will
tighten properly.
NOTICE
•Use replacement tires equivalent to or exceeding
original equipment specifications.
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5 MAINTENANCE
5.7PNEUMATIC TIRES
FRONT AND REAR TIRE REMOVAL
2
1
3110
1. Wheel Retaining Nuts
2. Valve Stem
NOTICE
•Air pressure needed is determined by the payload
carried. Adjust pressure as required.
Lower pressure will help avoid leaving tire marks in
soft turf. Higher pressures may be required for
heavy loads. NEVER exceed maximum pressure
indicated on tire.
•Improper inflation will shorten the life of your tires
considerably.
•If the vehicle is operated on any surface other than
smooth and level, the use of foam filled or solid tires
could cause premature failure of tires, axles and suspension components.
•The 5.70 x 8 load range C (steel guard) and D tires
are only to be used on the welded one piece wheel
only.
•Use replacement tires equivalent to or exceeding
original equipment specifications.
Remove and reinstall as follows:
•Remove the wheel retaining nuts and remove
wheel assembly from hub.
•Reinstall tire and wheel by reversing above
sequence and tighten wheel retaining nuts to 70
to 100 ft.–lbs. (95 to 140 N·m) torque.
•Make sure the valve stem is located toward the
outside.
5.8 TIRE AIR PRESSURE
Keep tires inflated according to the specifications corresponding to the particular tire size.
Tire Size
5.70 x 8
Cold Inflation Pressure
45 PSI (310 kPa)
5.9 TOUCH-UP PAINT
Safety Yellow
•16 oz. (0.5L) spray can LEAD FREE. Order part
number 833252.
•1 quart (0.9L) can LEAD FREE. Order part number
833251.
Inflat tires with care. Use a pressure gauge before connecting an air hose to a partly inflated tire. Due to the low
air volume needed, over–inflation may be reached in a
matter of two or three seconds.
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CONTROLLER PARAMETERS 6
6.136 VOLT PROGRAMMING
CURTIS 1244-5406 (2703504) CONTROLLER PARAMETERS
FOR MOTOR (2703945) GE MODEL NO. 5BC49JB2056
Max speed in the forward mode may be limited by adjusting the field MIN and M1 max speed parameters as shown
in the chart above. Max speed in the reverse direction may be increased from factory setting by adjusting the M2
max speed parameter only. Never adjust M2 to be larger than M1 (don’t adjust reverse speed to be faster than forward speed)
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6 CONTROLLER PARAMETERS
6.3
48 VOLT PROGRAMMING
CURTIS 1244-5407 (2703505) CONTROLLER PARAMETERS
FOR MOTOR (2703946) GE MODEL NO. 5BC49JB2061
CUSHMAN FACTORY SET CONTROLLER PARAMETERS
PARAMETERRANGEDESIREUNITSDESCRIPTION
VOLT
M1 DRIVE C/L
M2 DRIVE C/L
M3 DRIVE C/L
M4 DRIVE C/L
M1 BRAKE C/L
M2 BRAKE C/L
M3 BRAKE C/L
M4 BRAKE C/L
M1 THRT BRK %
M2 THRT BRK %
M3 THRT BRK %
M4 THRT BRK %
M1 ACCEL RATE
M2 ACCEL RATE
M3 ACCEL RATE
M4 ACCEL RATE
DECEL RATE
M1 BRAKE RATE
M2 BRAKE RATE
M3 BRAKE RATE
M4 BRAKE RATE
QUICK START
M1 MAX SPEED
M2 MAX SPEED
M3 MAX SPEED
M4 MAX SPEED
M1 CREEP SPEED
M2 CREEP SPEED
M3 CREEP SPEED
M4 CREEP SPEED
REGEN SPEED
CTRL MODE
THROTTLE TYPE
M1 = FORWARD DIRECTION
M2 = REVERSE DIRECTION
100–400
100–400
0–100
0.1–5.0
0–10
0.1–5.0
0–10
0–64TAPER RA TE
0–100
0–100
0–25%
0–1000%
FACTORY SETTINGS
4
350
350
350
350
165
165
165
165
14
14
14
14
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
1.5
4
4
4
4
6
64
100
60
100
100
0
0
0
0
2
AMP
AMP
%
SEC
SEC
SEC
1/32 of a SEC
%
1
max. current controller will supply
to the motor during drive operation
max. current controller will supply
to the motor during braking
establishes the braking force
(% of regen braking current limit)
sets time it takes to accelerate from
0% to 100% output
sets time it takes controller to
respond to throttle decrease
set time it takes controller to go
from 0% to 100% braking when
changing directions
provides faster than normal accel-
eration upon sudden throttle demand
controls feel of vehicle as it slows
down & approaches zero speed
max. controller output at full throttle
(see max speed adjustment section)
N/A
defines initial controller output when
controller initiates regenerative braking
defines vehicle speed above which
controller initiates regenerative braking
Shaded area indicates where
parameters have been changed.
Shaded area should not be changed
from factory settings.
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
ACCESS
OEM
OEM
OEM
OEM
OEM
U
OEM
U
OEM
U
U
OEM
U
OEM
U
OEM
OEM
OEM
OEM
OEM
OEM
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6 CONTROLLER PARAMETERS
6.3
48 VOLT PROGRAMMING
CURTIS 1244-5407 (2703505) CONTROLLER PARAMETERS
FOR MOTOR (2703946) GE MODEL NO. 5BC49JB2061
CUSHMAN FACTORY SET CONTROLLER PARAMETERS
PARAMETERRANGEDESIREUNITSDESCRIPTION
THRTL DEADBAND
THROTTLE MAX
M1 THRTL MAP
M2 THRTL MAP
M3 THRTL MAP
M4 THRTL MAP
FIELD MIN
FIELD MAX
FLD MAP START
FIELD MAP
CURRENT RATIO
RESTRAINT
LOAD COMP.
HPD
SRO
0–30
60–100
20–80%
2–20
( DO NOT
adjust <3.5
or >10)
7.5–30
0–240
0–100
1, 2, 4 or 8
1–10
0–25
0, 1 or 2
0, 1, 2 or 3
10
90%
40
40
40
40
3.5
30
60
50
2
3
0.0
1
0 or 1
%
AMP
AMP
AMP
%
motor’s field winding (see max speed
adjustment section) must keep within
defines armature current at which the field
map starts to increase from field min. valve
controls how much field current is applied
determine the maximum torque the motor
determine how strongly the controller
adjust applied motor voltage as a function
high pedal disable (prevents vehicle from
driving if greater than 25% throttle is applied
static return to off prevents vehicle from
Type 0: no SRO
Type 1: SRO on (interlock input plus a
direction input)
Type 2: Not used
Type 3: Not used
sets the throttle neutral range
sets the throttle full output point
modifies the vehicle’s response to
defines minimum allowed current in
3.5–10 for safe operation
defines maximum allowed current in
motor’s field winding
for a given armature current
can provide at partial throttle
attempts to limit vehicle speed
of motor load current
when controller turned on
being started when “in gear”
throttle input
N/A
ACCESS
OEM
OEM
OEM
OEM
U
OEM
OEM
OEM
OEM
OEM
OEM
OEM
U
SEQUENCING DLY
MAIN CONT INTR
MAIN OPEN DLY
WELD CHECK
M1 = FORWARD DIRECTION
M2 = REVERSE DIRECTION
0–40main contactor dropout delay
0–3
2
ON
1
ON
FACTORY SETTINGS
sets time to allow interlock switch to be
cycled to prevent inadverted activation
of HPD or SRO
request for interlock input before
vehicle operation
enables main contactor checks for
welded circuit
Shaded area indicates where
parameters have been changed.
Shaded area should not be changed
from factory settings.
Shaded area indicates where
parameters have been changed.
Shaded area should not be changed
from factory settings.
MAX SPEED ADJUSTMENT
48 VOLT PROGRAMMING
CURTIS 1244–5407 (2703505) CONTROLLER
FOR MOTOR (2703946) G.E. MODEL NO. 5BC49JB2061
MAX SPEED CHART
FOR
MODEL 898354 – 4000 LBS.
MAX SPEED (MPH) FIELD MIN MI/MAX SPEED
93.5100
84.5100
76100
68100
Max speed in the forward mode may be limited by adjusting the field MIN and M1 max speed parameters as shown
in the chart above. Max speed in the reverse direction may be increased from factory setting by adjusting the M2
max speed parameter only. Never adjust M2 to be larger than M1 (don’t adjust reverse speed to be faster than forward speed)
MAX SPEED (MPH) FIELD MIN MI/MAX SPEED
MAX SPEED CHART
FOR
MODEL 898356 – 5000 LBS.
73.5100
65.0100
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TORQUE CHART 7
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
HEX HEAD CAP SCREWS
The torque values shown should be used as a general guideline when specific torque values are not given.
U.S. Standard Hardware
Shank Size (Diameter in inches, fine or coarse thread)
•INDENTED PART NAMES INDICATE THESE PARTS ARE INCLUDED IN PRECEDING ASSEMBLY.
◊ Use shims as required to obtain .001 to .011 clearance on opposite end.
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8.5 FRONT SPRING
FRONT FRAME BRACE, FRONT SPRING, ARM AND BUSHING
FRONT SPRING, MODELS 898354, 898354EE, 898356, 898356EE