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SAFETY INFORMATION 

Owner’s Manual 

 

 

 

This  manual  has  been  designed  to  assist  in  maintaining  the  vehicle  in  accordance  with  procedures 

developed  by the  manufacturer.  Adherence  to  these  procedures  and  troubleshooting  tips  will  ensure  the 

best possible service from the product. To reduce the chance of personal injury or property damage, the 

following must be carefully observed: 

 

GENERAL 

Good common sense and prudent driving practices do more to prevent accidents and injury than all of the 

warnings and instructions combined. The manufacturer strongly suggests that all users and maintenance 

personnel  read  this  entire  manual  paying  particular  attention  to  the  CAUTIONS  and  WARNINGS 

contained therein. 

 

EPIC CART reserves the right to make design changes without obligation to make these changes on units 

previously sold and the information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. 

 

EPIC CART is not liable for errors in this manual or for incidental or consequential damages that result 

from the use of the material in this manual. 

 

These  vehicles  are  designed  and  manufactured  for  off-road  use.  Some  communities  may  permit  these 

vehicles to be operated on their streets on a limited basis and in accordance with local ordinances. 

 

With  electric  powered  vehicles,  be  sure  that  all  electrical  accessories  are  grounded  directly  to  the  battery  (-)  post. 

Never use the chassis or body as a ground connection. 

 

Refer to GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS for vehicle seating capacity. 

 

Never modify the vehicle in any way that will alter the weight distribution of the vehicle, decrease 

its  stability,  or  increase  the  speed  beyond  the  factory  specification.  Such  modifications  can  cause 

serious personal injury or death. 

 

Vehicles  that  are  capable  of  higher  speeds  must  limit  their  speed  to  no  more  than  the  speed  of  other 

vehicles  when  used  in  various  environment.  Additionally,  speed  should  be  further  moderated  by  the 

environmental conditions, terrain, and common sense.

 

GENERAL OPERATION 

 

Always: 

 

Use the vehicle in a responsible manner and maintain the vehicle in safe operating condition. 

 

Read and observe all warnings and operation instruction labels affixed to the vehicle. 

 

Follow all safety rules established in the area where the vehicle is being operated. 

 

Reduce speed to compensate for poor terrain or conditions. 

 

Apply service brake to control speed on steep grades. 

 

Summary of Contents for E40FL

Page 1: ...EPIC CART Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...ting the vehicle 10 11 Vehicle cleaning and care battery replacement 12 13 Prolonged Storage 14 Battery charging 15 Troubleshooting hydrometer 16 Using A Hydrometer 17 Battery maintenance 18 19 Inspec...

Page 3: ...and manufactured for off road use Some communities may permit these vehicles to be operated on their streets on a limited basis and in accordance with local ordinances With electric powered vehicles b...

Page 4: ...ll not compromise the safety of personnel nor jeopardize the safe operation of the vehicle Support the vehicle using wheel chocks and jack stands Never get under a vehicle that is supported by a jack...

Page 5: ...se only approved EPIC CART in hazardous locations as defined in the appropriate safety standards 2 1 5 Operators shall not add to or modify the EPIC CART 2 2 Driving 2 2 1 Observe all traffic regulati...

Page 6: ...djust and inspect carriers c Block chassis before working underneath it d Operation to check performance of the EPIC CART shall be conducted in an authorized area where safe clearance exists e Before...

Page 7: ...ons warrant to their premises to identify areas where EPIC CART should not be operated and to identify possible hazards 1 2 1 Wet and Loose Terrain Wet grassy areas and loose terrain may cause an EPIC...

Page 8: ...d EPIC CART or around batteries 2 2 4 5 The controlling party shall not perform any modification or addition which affects capacity or safe operation or make any change not in accordance with owner s...

Page 9: ...tand how to operate the vehicle its equipment and how to use it safely Maintaining superior performance depends to a large extent on the operator Before a new vehicle is put into operation the items s...

Page 10: ...y turning the key To prevent inadvertent operation of the vehicle when left unattended the key should be turned to the OFF position and removed Ref Fig 2 DIRECTION SELECTOR WARNING To prevent loss of...

Page 11: ...icle is not driven with the park brake engaged Depressing the accelerator pedal is not the preferred method of releasing the park brake NOTE Depressing the lower section of the brake pedals the prefer...

Page 12: ...vehicle control the following warnings must be observed When driving vehicle consider the terrain traffic conditions and the environmental factors which effect the terrain and the ability to control t...

Page 13: ...ted with overload The purpose of running in is to allow the parts and components to perform a stage of running in improve its surface quality and matching accuracy and avoid early wear and tear of the...

Page 14: ...n Frequent washing with lukewarm or cold water and mild detergent is required to preserve the painted surface Occasional cleaning and waxing with non abrasive products designed for clear coat automoti...

Page 15: ...ium bicarbonate baking soda and water and thoroughly dried before priming and painting with a corrosion resistant paint The batteries should be placed into the battery racks and the battery hold downs...

Page 16: ...attery must be fully charged to prevent the possibility of freezing Ref Fig 29 on page 23 A fully charged battery will not freeze in temperatures above 75 F 60 C Although the chemical reaction is slow...

Page 17: ...e vehicle receptacle The charger connector cord set is protected from damage and is located in an area to prevent injury that may result from personnel running over or tripping over the cord set The c...

Page 18: ...tery is to perform a load test using a discharge machine following manufacturer s recommendations A cost effective way to identify a poorly performing battery is to use a hydrometer to identify a batt...

Page 19: ...e electrolyte is important since the hydrometer reading must be corrected to 80 F 27 C High quality hydrometers are equipped with an internal thermometer that will measure the temperature of the elect...

Page 20: ...points of each other Since the hydrometer test is in response to a vehicle exhibiting a performance problem the vehicle should be recharged and the test repeated If the results indicate a weak cell th...

Page 21: ...einforced and then the battery connector should be fully inspected once a week Treat loose and discolored patina joints High heat is generated due to poor contact of the joints and the pole is damaged...

Page 22: ...a fire If you use the charger outdoors beware of rain and sun Avoid overcharging the battery Overcharging will cause the electrolyte solution to drain from the battery The discharged electrolyte solut...

Page 23: ...ster low then follow the steps below 1 Check and record voltage level s 2 Put battery s on a complete charge 3 Take specific gravity readings again If any specific gravity readings still register low...

Page 24: ...importantly watering must be done at the right time and in the right amount or else the battery s performance and longevity suffers Water should always be added after fully charging the battery Prior...

Page 25: ...t came with your charging equipment Important things to remember 1 Become familiar with and follow the instructions issued by the charger manufacturer 2 Batteries should be charged after each period o...

Page 26: ...and avoid problems associated with grime 1 Check that all vent caps are tightly in place 2 Clean the battery top with a cloth or brush and a solution of baking soda and water When cleaning do not allo...

Page 27: ...Battery Terms Explained 1 Active Material In the positive plates the active material is lead dioxide In the negative it is metallic sponge lead When a circuit is created these materials react with su...

Page 28: ...an deliver energy and can be recharged i e automotive or deep cycle battery 17 Separator A divider made of porous material that is placed between the positive and negative plates in a battery cell and...

Page 29: ...the steering mechanism and bracket Check and adjust the front wheel toe Check the connection and tightening of the steering components Check the tightness of the leaf spring U bolt Check the tightnes...

Page 30: ...non Probable Cause Solution The vehicle cannot run Wrong Operation Before turning on the key switch place the forward backward switch in neutral Battery Terminal oxidation corrosion Disconnect the pow...

Page 31: ...ocess Steering difficulty Insufficient tire pressure Refuel Lack of lubrication on the steering linkage shaft Add lubricating oil The Steering king pin or ball joint broken Replace Oversteering Ball j...

Page 32: ...2 1785 74 1940 07 Seats 4 4 6 Minimum Turning Radius m 4 5 5 Ground Clearance inch 6 69 Feature Max Speed mph 19 Max Climbing Capacity Full load 15 15 15 Max Parking Capacity full load 15 15 15 Brakin...

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