Section 16 - Towing
Foretravel Owners Manual
Page 16-1
Rev. 06-02
TOWING
I
NTRODUCTION
When it is necessary to tow a disabled vehicle, certain precautions and
procedures must be taken to prevent damage to the vehicle and/or components.
Failure to use standard towing industry precautionary measures when lifting or
towing a disabled vehicle could result in an unsafe operation condition.
If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, all lubricating
and clutch oil is provided by an engine-driven pump located in the transmission
housing. Because the pump location is ahead of the transmission gearing and
clutches, the pump cannot be motored by towing the vehicle. Therefore, any-
time that the vehicle must be towed, the driveline must be disconnected, or se-
vere damage to the transmission could result from lack of lubrication.
CAUTION
Only in extreme emergency, may the vehicle be towed up to 1/2 mile
(.80 km), at no more than 5 mph (8.04 kph), without first disconnecting
propeller shaft from transmission.
In all situations use special precautionary procedures, safety equipment,
and proper emergency warning lighting when towing a vehicle.
Most larger tow vehicles are now equipped with a hydraulic lift that at-
taches directly to the front axle. If the tow vehicle is so equipped, the driver of
the tow vehicle will probably insist on using this device.
This is the preferred
towing method and should be used whenever possible.
G
ENERAL
P
REPARATION
F
OR
T
OWING
1. Block wheels and engage parking brake.
2. Place the transmission selector lever in neutral.
3
. Attach towing lift to front axle.
WARNING
Failure to use standard towing industry precautionary measures
when lifting and towing another vehicle could result in an unsafe operat-
ing condition.
4. Lift the vehicle and secure safety towing chains.
5. Connect the clearance lights, taillights, and signal lights. Connect any spe-
cial towing lights required by local towing regulations.
