Section 2. Safety
Towing a Disabled Unit
Towing
Disabled Unit
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To safely tow a Toyota Orderpicker:
1. Lower the operator platform and remove
any load.
2. Turn the key switch OFF and disconnect
the battery connector.
3 . Using a suitable towing vehicle, lift the
tractor end of the truck until the drive tire
is no more that 1 inch (25.4 mm) off the
floor.
4. Tow the truck slowly in the tractor-first
direction.
Figure
Location For Release Bolts In Brake
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: If you must tow the truck flat on the
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ground, you must install the brake
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release bolts provided. See Figure 2-8
and Figure 2-9.
Steering is disabled while you are
towing, so you will need to manually
turn the drive unit to steer.
Figure
Brake Release Bolts
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