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Operators Manual ATLAS CARTS31
Vehicle Towing / Transporting
Passengers must not ride in the vehicle while it is being towed
by another vehicle or while being transported on a trailer.
Do not stand between the tow vehicle and the vehicle being towed.
When a vehicle is being towed, stay o public highways and
main thoroughfares.
Use extreme caution when towing the Atlas Cart with another vehicle. Do
not make sharp turns. Maintain a slow steady speed of 5 mph (8 km/h).
When trailering a vehicle, make sure the vehicle is secure on the trailer.
The vehicle can fall from the trailer and cause property damage, serious
personal injury or death.
1. Read and understand the WARNING and CAUTION notes above.
2. Disable the vehicle by turning the ignition key to the OFF position.
3. If necessary, chock the wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
5. Place the Forward / Neutral / Reverse control (FNR) to N.
5. Turn the main switch (located under the front seat) to the OFF position.
6. To manually release electronic parking brake, locate red and black wire
coming from the positive battery terminal on the lithium case located under
the seat. Remove the plug cover from this red and black wire. Next locate
the nearby yellow and green wire marked with the tag labeled “EM brake”
and disconnect it from the wire it is connected to. Then connect the yellow
and green EM brake wire directly to the red and black wire coming from the
positive battery terminal.
7. Securely attach a heavy-duty woven polyester tow strap with a minimum
breaking strength of 15,000 lbs. There should be a safety hook on each
end. Do not use a rope.
8. Remove the wheel chocks before starting to tow the vehicle.
9. Tow the vehicle under 5 mph (8 km/h).
Note: If the vehicle is operable, it may be safely driven onto a trailer
or tow truck bed.
Follow these additional steps if the vehicle is going to be transported
on a trailer or flat bed tow truck.
1. Remove the ignition key and keep in a safe place.
2. Remove all cargo and loose belongings from the vehicle.
3. Secure the vehicle to the trailer or truck bed with tie downs or straps.
Preparing the Atlas Cart
for Towing
Preparing the Atlas Cart to
be Transported on a Trailer
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