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Section IVA - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4A.7
SAFETY CHECK PROCEDURES
(a) In the event of a sudden stop, follow the procedures below
for reasons of safety in towing.
1. Pull off road and check Safety Straps to make certain
2. Should the safety straps be loose, lower Wheel Lift to
4A.8
UNLOADING TOWED VEHICLE
(a) Reverse steps 4A.5 through 4A.6.
4A.9
HOOK-UP FOR VEHICLE WITH FLAT TIRE(S)
(a) Loosen "T" Handle and extend outer crosstubes until
tire restraint retainers are just beyond the outer sidewalls
of tires on disabled vehicle. Refer to Figure 4A.2.
(b) Lower Wheel Lift to ground then raise until Wheel Lift
just clears ground level.
(c) Fully extended Wheel Lift Boom, then retract approximately
3 inches.
(d) After all preparations are complete, back the Wheel Lift
up until the crossbars are firmly against the tires of the
disabled vehicle.
MAKE CERTAIN THE TRANSMISSION IS IN GEAR (PARK)
AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS ENGAGED
THE WHEEL LIFT CROSSBAR IS ENGAGED.
(e) Should only one tire be flat, secure the inflated tire in
normal fashion. Refer to 4A.5 and 4A.6.
WHEEL LIFT (cont'd)
they are tight and secure.
the ground allowing the tires to re-align themselves in the
crossbars. Raise the Wheel Lift to desired towing height
and tighten the safety straps securely with the Safety
Strap Ratchet.
ON THE DISABLED VEHICLE BEFORE
NOTE
IVA-9
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