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Best Tugs
Because Your Pla ne Deserves It
ALPHA
A2 and A3
USER MANUAL

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  • Page 1 Best Tugs Because Your Pla ne Deserves It ALPHA A2 and A3 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 3 INTRODUCTION Best Tugs™ , we pride ourselves on building the most innovative and advanced tugs in the world. We work diligently to ensure that the quality and workmanship of your tug exceeds your expectations and are confident that you will see the difference in every part of your Best Tugs™...

  • Page 4: Uncrating Instructions

    UNCRATING INSTRUCTIONS Tools Needed: Please read these instructions • Phillips Head before beginning. Screwdriver For any questions call us at 800.914.2003 (Drill/Impact is easiest) • 7/16 Socket 1. Start by removing the screws marked with red paint from the lid marked with red “1”.
  • Page 5 Please Email cool pictures of your tug and plane to sales@ 11. Most importantly, enjoy your new besttugs.com. You may see Best Tugs™ Tug it on our website or social media. (By sending images, you expressly permit us to use these...
  • Page 6 WHAT’S IN THE CRATE? Adapters may not be included depend- ing on your plane type. If you have more planes you’d like to move with your tug, give us a call, and we can ship the appropriate adapters out to you. Charger Quick Connect Pins - 3 Storage slot when pivoting...

  • Page 7: Control Panel Functions

    CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS 1. POWER SWITCH Turns tug on and off. Do not leave tug turned on for long periods of time or while charging to avoid draining the batteries 2. LED LIGHT Make sure this switch is off while the tug is charging.

  • Page 8: First Time Setup

    Check your plane’s POH to verify the maximum turn radius for your particular nose gear. The tug can turn your plane at an angle that may exceed the nose gear’s maximum turn radius. Best Tugs™ assumes no responsibility for any damage caused by the tug operator misusing the equipment. As the operator, you have the responsibility to be familiar with your tug, your plane, and their specific limitations.
  • Page 9 Pushing may take a few tries before you’re comfortable, but once you find your system, it is easy. If you prefer to use your Best Tugs™ tug with the pivoting base locked, place pin 3 back in the lock slot. Make sure the pin seats as shown.
  • Page 10 Loading Your Plane Double check your plane to make sure the tug is correctly attached and the First Time Setup If anything ever If anything ever instructions were followed. looks wrong or like looks wrong or like it may damage your it may damage your 1.
  • Page 11 Unloading Your Plane 1. Chock the aircraft’s mains. 2. Make sure the tug is in line with your plane. 3. Rotate locking arm upwards to open the arms. (FIG 5) 4. Make sure the connecting arms FIG 5 are going to easily clear your plane as you pull the tug away from the aircraft.

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    3. To change the ball size, push down, and rotate the center of the ball counter-clockwise (FIG 7), the center springs up, freeing the ball. Put on the desired size, push the center down, and rotate clockwise to lock the ball into place.

  • Page 13: Battery Care

    Even new batteries can be ruined in just a few weeks by being discharged too much or left uncharged for too long; for this reason, Best Tugs cannot warranty the batteries as we have no control over the end-users’ actions.
  • Page 14 Replacement Battery Specs. 1 2 Volt 18 Ah Sealed AGM Battery. Acceptable brands include Duracell, UPG, Bright Way Group, Panasonic, Interstate, and others. (The previous are registered trademarks of the respective companies.) Length: 7.17 in Width: 3.03 in Height: 6.57 in Voltage: 12 Lead Acid Type: Deep Cycle Capacity: 18ah...
  • Page 15 Exceeding the parameters of the tug can cause future power train failure. Best Tugs™ tugs load ratings are designed for hard flat and level surfaces. Use on a slope drastically changes those parameters. The steep- er the grade, the more energy it takes to move your plane—it is as if the plane’s load parameter increased.
  • Page 16 Critical Cautions touch, the internal components are probably red hot. The larger the aircraft, the more energy it takes to move that load, causing heat buildup. Slopes and rough terrain are like moving a larger aircraft causing more heat buildup. Moving aircraft long distances also causes heat buildup.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING QUESTION SOLUTION The tug was left A cheap 12 volt battery charger (commonly found at on and the Walmart) can sometimes save the batteries. If recovery is batteries are unsuccessful, replacement batteries can be purchased at dead most battery/automotive stores in the U.S. There are two possible solutions.
  • Page 18 Most codes are safely reset by turning the tug off, waiting five seconds, then back on again. If system fails to reset please contact Best Tugs™ at 800.914.2003 for assistance. Blue LED Light off: System powered down after 20 minutes of no use.

  • Page 19: Warranty

    Warranty Best Tugs DOES NOT WARRANTY BATTERIES ™ includes a one (1) year warranty on all parts, including Best Tugs™ the drive train, from date of delivery. Warranty excludes labor and the cost of shipping. Call sales if you want to purchase the optional extended warranty.
  • Page 20 Contact us at support@besttugs.com or call 1-800-914-2003 Sales Ext 2 Support Ext 3 Best Aviation Release Date: April 22, 2020 Products 252 West 3560 North Spanish Fork, UT 84660...

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