freightliner Run Smart ARGOSY, Driver Manual

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Front Towing Hookup
1.
Disconnect the battery ground cables.
NOTICE
Failure to remove the axle shafts when towing
the vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground
could result in damage to the transmission and
other components.
2. Remove both drive axle shafts. On dual drive
axles, if the vehicle is to be lifted and towed, re-
move only the rearmost drive axle shafts.
On vehicles equipped with an air fairing, remove
both the forward and rearmost drive axle shafts if
there is insufficient towing clearance.
3. 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
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Disconnect jumper cables in the REVERSE order that they were connected.
A. Discharged Battery
B. Negative Ground Stud C. Positive Jumper Cable
D. Negative Jumper Cable E. Booster Battery
1. 1st Connection: Positive Jumper Cable to Discharged Battery
2. 2nd Connection: Positive Jumper Cable to Booster Battery
3. 3rd Connection: Negative Jumper Cable to Booster Battery
4. 4th Connection: Negative Jumper Cable to Negative Ground Stud (discharged battery)
Fig. 21.4, Jumper Connections
In an Emergency
21.4