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JACKING POINTS
One (1) jacking point on each side of each axle is
provided on vehicle.
illustrations for details.
CAUTION:
Remember that only these jacking
points can be used.
Front Axle Jacking Points
CAUTION: The jacking points on tag axle must
be used only to lift this axle.
Tag Axle Jacking Points
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to suspension
components, always raise or unload tag axle
before jacking coach.
Drive Axle Jacking Points
Refer to the following
10005
11006
11005
STARTING AND STOPPING PROCEDURES
Several kinds of hydraulic jacks can be used but
must all support the following capacities:
Front axle - 13,000 lbs (5 900 kg)
Drive axle - 25,000 lbs (11 365 kg)
RETRACTABLE TAG AXLE
Operation of the tag axle is controlled by a valve
located on the L.H. Lateral Console. The valve
can be flipped to either one of two positions,
"Wheels up" or "Wheels down".
automatically be raised or lowered by air pressure
according to valve position (see page 2-20).
Tag axle service brakes operate only when axle is
down.
Never lower tag axle while vehicle is
moving. When tag axle is up, the corresponding
indicator light will illuminate, and a beep will sound
to remind you that axle is up. Tag axle can be
raised in tight maneuvering areas as in parking
lots or to help in turning a short corner, thus
shortening the wheelbase and allowing tighter
turning. Raising tag axle transfers extra weight
and additional traction to the drive wheels on a
slippery surface.
CAUTION: Always raise tag axle before lifting
vehicle to
prevent
components.
After either of the above uses, vehicle must be
stopped, then tag axle must be lowered before
resuming normal driving.
TAG AXLE UNLOADED
This standard system allows unloading of the tag
axle air springs, without raising the axle.
system is controlled by the same valve that
applies to the retractable tag axle, and is used in
the same situations described in "RETRACTABLE
TAG
AXLE"
recommendations that apply to the retractable
axle.
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damage
to
suspension
section.
Follow
the
Axle will
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