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02-16-2012, 10:51 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
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Towing without turning the tow/haul switch on
Recently I dragged my 06 Precedent about 200 yards thru a corn field (Batteries Died) with my 4wheeler before realizing that I didn't turn my tow/haul switch on. Yep... I was disgusted with myself... should of known better when my 4wheeler was struggling pulling it. I blame it on the beer!
I plugged her in when I got back to the house and let her charge over night. She seems to be driving like normal. Question is... What type of damage could I have caused by doing this to my unit? Good thing it was dragged in the field and not on the pavement or road. |
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02-16-2012, 10:54 PM | #2 |
Stay thirsty my friends!
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Re: Towing without turning the tow/haul switch on
Doing the towing as described can lead to a burned up motor, controller, or both. I would say you dodged a bullit on this one.
The beer gods were very generous that evening.... |
02-16-2012, 11:03 PM | #3 |
The Last Moja Morani
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02-16-2012, 11:05 PM | #4 |
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Re: Towing without turning the tow/haul switch on
I'll drink to that . . .
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02-17-2012, 06:02 AM | #5 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Towing without turning the tow/haul switch on
Welcome to the forum Iowa.......Cheers!
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02-17-2012, 10:27 AM | #6 |
Happy Carting
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Location: Southern California
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Re: Towing without turning the tow/haul switch on
You were lucky. Some models are more sensitive than others to this problem. But all R/T carts should be towed with care.
I just replaced a Controller in a cart that had a similar story. Get a battery charge indicator or meter to avoid this situation all together. |
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