GENERAL INFORMATION
Towing with the Vehicle
2000 Turf/Carryall Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual Page 3-13
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TOWING WITH THE VEHICLE
Because towing a vehicle or trailer can have adverse effects on vehicle handling, be especially cautious
when towing with a Club Car vehicle. Total vehicle capacity, including the tow vehicle load rating and the
gross trailer weight of the vehicle or trailer should not exceed the weight specified in the preceding WARN-
ING. The trailer tongue weight should not exceed 150 lb. (68 KG).
Parking the vehicle with a trailer on a hill should be avoided. If you must park on a hill, apply the brakes and
have someone chock the tires of the trailer. Brakes should be released to allow the chocks to absorb the load
of the trailer. After the tires have been chocked, engage the park brake.
TRANSPORTING ON A TRAILER
If the vehicle must be transported over long distances or on public highways, it should be done on an
approved trailer.
See following WARNING.
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REDUCE SPEED AND AVOID SUDDEN STOPS WHEN BACKING UP. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY
CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO OVERTURN OR FLIP OVER BACKWARDS.
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DO NOT LOAD THE TAILGATE. THE TAILGATE SHOULD BE IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION AND
LATCHED SECURELY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
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TO AVOID SHIFTING THE VEHICLE LOAD AND POSSIBLY OVERTURNING THE VEHICLE,
AVOID SUDDEN STARTS, SUDDEN STOPS AND ABRUPT TURNS. THE CARGO’S CENTER OF
GRAVITY MAY AFFECT THE HANDLING, STEERING AND VEHICLE BRAKING.
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TO PREVENT CARGO FROM SHIFTING AND POSSIBLY INJURING A PASSENGER OR
AFFECTING VEHICLE HANDLING, MAKE SURE CARGO IS WELL SECURED.
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AVOID TOP-HEAVY LOADS. THE CENTER OF GRAVITY OF A LOAD SHOULD NEVER EXCEED
15 INCHES (38 CM) ABOVE THE BOTTOM OF THE CARGO BED.
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NEVER TOW A VEHICLE OR TRAILER ON PUBLIC STREETS OR HIGHWAYS.
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NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATING SPEED SHOULD BE REDUCED WHEN TOWING.
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EXTREME CAUTION SHOULD BE USED WHEN TOWING.
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TOTAL VEHICLE CAPACITY, INCLUDING TOW VEHICLE LOAD AND GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT,
MUST NOT EXCEED 800 LB. (363 KG) FOR THE TURF 1 AND CARRYALL 1, 1200 LB. (544 KG)
FOR TURF 2, CARRYALL 2 AND CARRYALL 2 PLUS AND 1500 LB. (680 KG) FOR TURF 6 AND
CARRYALL 6. DO NOT EXCEED A TONGUE WEIGHT OF 150 LB. (68 KG) FOR ANY TURF OR
CARRYALL VEHICLE.
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DO NOT ALLOW PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE OR TRAILER BEING TOWED.
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AVOID SUDDEN STARTS, SUDDEN STOPS AND TIGHT TURNS WHEN TOWING.
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AVOID STOPPING ON A HILL WHEN TOWING. IF YOU MUST STOP ON A HILL, AVOID SUDDEN
STARTS OR ROLLING BACKWARDS AND STOPPING SUDDENLY. FAILURE TO HEED THIS
WARNING MAY CAUSE VEHICLE TO OVERTURN, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNING
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