Operation Section
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Towing Information
WARNING
Personal injury or death could result when towing a
disabled lift truck incorrectly.
Block the lift truck wheels to prevent movement
before releasing the brakes. The lift truck can roll
free if it is not blocked.
Follow the recommendations below, to properly
perform the towing procedure.
These towing instructions are for moving a disabled lift
truck a short distance, at low speed, no faster than 2
km/h (1.2 mph), to a convenient location for repair.
These instructions are for emergencies only. Always
haul the lift truck if long distance moving is required.
Shield must be provided on the towing lift truck to
protect the operator if the tow line or bar should break.
Do not allow riders on the lift truck being towed unless
the operator can control the steering and/or braking.
Before towing, make sure the tow line or bar is in good
condition and has enough strength for the towing
situation involved. Use a towing line or bar with a
strength of at least 1.5 times the gross weight of the
towing lift truck for a disabled lift truck stuck in the mud
or when towing on a grade.
Keep the tow line angle to a minimum. Do not exceed a
30°angle from the straight ahead position. Connect the
tow line as low as possible on the lift truck that is being
towed.
Quick lift truck movement could overload the tow line or
bar and cause it to break. Gradual and smooth lift truck
movement will work better.
Normally, the towing lift truck should be as large as the
disabled lift truck. Satisfy yourself that the towing lift
truck has enough brake capacity, weight and power, to
control both lift trucks for the grade and the distance
involved.
To provide sufficient control and braking when moving a
disabled lift truck downhill, a larger towing lift truck or
additional lift trucks connected to the rear could be
required. This will prevent uncontrolled rolling.
The different situation requirements cannot be given as
minimal towing lift truck capacity is required on smooth
level surfaces to maximum on inclines or poor surface
conditions.
Consult your DOOSAN Lift Tuck dealer for towing a
disabled lift truck.
1. Release the parking brake.
NOTICE
Release the parking brake to prevent excessive wear
and damage to the parking brake system.
2. Check that the service brake pedal is released.
3. Key switch is in the OFF position.
4. Direction control lever is in neutral.
5. Fasten the tow bar to the lift truck.
6. Remove the wheel blocks. Tow the lift truck slowly.
Do not tow any faster than 2 km/h (1.2 mph).
WARNING
Be sure all necessary repairs and adjustments have
been made before a lift truck that has been towed to
a service area is put back into operation.
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