Towing Procedure - Smith Newton 2000 Series Owner's Manual

11. Towing Procedure

Refer to Smith Electric Vehicles Process Document CD-0650-0003 for
REAR LIFT (Preferred Method)
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Rear lift (rear wheels up), with the steering wheel locked, is the preferred method of
recovery.
FRONT LIFT (Alternate)
The drive shaft must be disconnected from the differential and removed if
the vehicle is towed or pushed by front lift (rear wheels down). Failure to
remove the drive shaft could also result in severe electrical damage.
NOTE:
While removing an axle shaft will prevent the drive shaft from turning, this may cause damage
to the differential assembly and allow fluid to leak from the hub, which is unacceptable.
BRAKES
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The vehicle will not have air brakes when not powered up.
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To enable the air brakes, air can be supplied through the air line coupling in the front
bumper, commonly referred to as a "glad-hand".
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The brake cylinders on the rear wheels can be released by turning the center release bolts
to cage the brake springs. Ensure appropriate measures are taken to prevent the vehicle
from rolling prior to releasing the brakes.
Use wheel chocks to prevent vehicle from rolling when brakes are
The vehicle's power steering is disabled when vehicle is not powered up.
If towing is a result of an accident that may have compromised the high
voltage battery pods or any orange high voltage cabling, the high voltage
system must be isolated prior to towing as described in Section 2, Safety
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