freightliner PX113064S T 2016, Manual

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practice is not permissible in most industrial
applications of towing and hoisting. Reeving can
overload the loops and result in damage to the
vehicle. See
Fig. 19.5 .
5. Pull the tow cables out of the tow truck and
connect the tow cable lifting hooks onto the tow
loops, then extend the recovery boom within 4 to
6 inches (10 to 15 cm) of being vertical of the
tow loops. See
Fig. 19.8 .
6. Lift the front of the truck until there is enough
clearance for the stinger and crossbar to pass
under the bumper. See
Fig. 19.9 .
If enough clearance cannot be gained with a
single lift, jack stands or other means capable of
supporting the weight on the front axle must be
used while the cables are shortened to allow a
second lift.
WARNING
Failure to chock the tires or connect the tow
truck’s air brake system before releasing the
spring parking brakes could allow the disabled
vehicle to suddenly roll. This could cause
property damage or personal injury.
7. Chock the rear tires.
WARNING
Before towing an eCascadia all rear axle shafts
must be removed. Failure to remove the axle
shafts will result in damage to the axle/vehicle,
and the driven electric motors may cause
induction currents and thus pose an electrical
hazard.
If the vehicle is in a location where the drive
shafts cannot be removed, the vehicle being
rescued may only be towed out of the danger
zone for a short distance and at a walking pace.
Where possible, the ignition should be switched
on and the neutral gear should be engaged. Once
the vehicle is out of the danger zone, the drive
shafts must be removed.
8. Remove all rear axle shafts.
For any axle shaft that has been removed, cover
the ends of the hubs with metal plates or
plywood cut to fit the axle opening and drilled to
fit the axle shaft studs. This prevents lubricant
from leaking out and will keep contaminants from
getting into and damaging the wheel bearings
and axle lubricant.
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Fig. 19.7, Positioning the Stinger Assembly
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Fig. 19.8, Tow Cables Connected to the Tow Loops
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Fig. 19.9, Moving the Stinger and Crossbar Under the
Bumper
In An Emergency
19.6