
Clyde Machines, Inc.
15F2930-E Towbar Operation and Maintenance Manual
Towbar Damage and Repair Information
Mounting Holes
If the lunette or head mounting holes are damaged they can be repaired by shortening
the tube and re-drill the holes.
This may be done once per each end
. Approximately
3.5” will need to be cut off to allow new holes to be drilled. Use the mating part as a
guide in marking the (12) Ø.375 holes. Torque hardware to 35 ft-lbs.
Bowing
The tube may not be bowed more than 1/2” over its length.
Dents
Any dent in the aluminum tube may not be any deeper than 1/2
” deep.
Gouges
Any gouge in the aluminum tube may
not be any deeper than 1/8” deep x 1” long.
Any tube with damage that does not fit the above must be replaced.
Placards
15F3361
Placard Package:
7
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