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INTRODUCTION
- Towing
and Hoisting
TOWING
AND HOISTING
NOOGA-
This vehicle
can only be towed
from the front
with
convention-
al sling-type
equipment
and tow
chain with
grab hooks.
If a vehicle
is towed
from the rear, use a tow
dolly.
A lumber
spacer
(4" x 4" x 55" wood
beam)
should
be placed
forward
of under
guard
and under
towing
hook/shipping
tie
down
hook.
Then, attach J-hook
to the lower
arm.
A safety
chain
system
must
be used.
This
system
must
be
completely
independent
of the
primary
lifting
and
towing
attachment.
Care
must
be taken
in the installation
of safety
chains
to insure
they do not cause
damage
to bumper,
painted
surfaces
or lights.
LIFT!NG-GROUND
CLEARANCE
Towed
vehicle
should
be raised
until wheels
are a minimum
of
10 cm
(4 in.) from
the
ground.
Be sure
there
is adequate
ground
clearance
at the opposite
end of the vehicle,
especially
when
towing
over
rough
terrain
or when
crossing
sharp
rises
such
as curbs.
If necessary,
ground
clearance
can
be in-
creased
by removing
the wheels
from
the
lifted
end
of the
disabled
vehicle
and
carrying
the
lifted
end
closer
to the
ground.
A 20 cm (8 in.) ground
clearance
must
be maintained
between
brake drums
and ground.
FRONT TOWING
PICKUP
The vehicle
may
be towed
on its rear wheels
for extended
distances,
provided
the parking
brake
is released.
Make
cartain
the transmission
remains
in "NEUTRAL".
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following
precautions
should
be taken
when
towing
the
vehicle.
1.
Remove
exhaust
tips
and any other
optional
equipment,
that
interface
with
the towing
sling.
Padding
(heavy
shop
towel
or carpeting)
should
be placed
between
the towing
sling
cross
bar
and
any
painted
surfaces,
and
bumper
surfaces.
2.
A safety
chain
system
completely
independent
of the
primary
lifting and towing
attachment
must
be used.
3.
Any loose
or protruding
parts
of damaged
vehicle
such
as
hoods,
doors,
fenders,
trim,
etc.,
should
be secured
prior
to moving
the vehicle.
4.
Operator
should
refrain
from
going
under
a vehicle
unless
the vehicle
is adequately
supported
by safety
stands.
5.
Never
allow
passengers
to ride in a towed
vehicle.
6.
State
and
local
rules
and
regulations
must
be followed
when
towing
a vehicle.
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