YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL (AND OTHERS) ............................................. 4
SAFETY TERMS ..................................................................................................... 5
HITCHING .................................................................................................................... 7
LOADING ................................................................................................................... 10
TOWING..................................................................................................................... 12
BRAKES ..................................................................................................................... 15
TIRES .......................................................................................................................... 16
MANTIS DESCRIPTION .................................................................................... 19
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ...................................................................................... 38
BATTERY .................................................................................................................. 46
PRE-TRAVEL CHECKLIST .............................................................................. 50
VENTILATION ......................................................................................................... 54
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................ 61
SAFETY TERMS
We have included various safety messages in this manual, all of which are important. Please read and obey them. The following
are safety-related terms and symbols referred to in this manual and their corresponding meanings/definitions:
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury. This applies to hazardous situations involving property
damage or important information regarding the maintenance of your vehicle.
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