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October 2019
LEKTRO 88/89 SERIES - OPERATION MANUAL
5.4.4
TOWING THE TRACTOR
You may need to tow the tractor if it has lost power or is otherwise unable or unsafe to move
under its own power. To do this:
1. Chock the tractor Drive Wheels.
2. Release the brakes, as described in
"EMERGENCY BRAKE RELEASE” on page
3. Proceed as follows:
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If no aircraft is on the Cradle:
Lower the Cradle, as described in
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If an aircraft is on the Cradle:
Release the aircraft, as described in
4. Tow the tractor, using either a tow bar or tow truck.
DANGER
DO NOT OPERATE THE TRACTOR UNTIL THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED,
ADJUSTED, AND TESTED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN
THE BRAKES SECTION OF THE SERVICE MANUAL.
CAUTION
CAUTION
TOWING THE TRACTOR AT SPEEDS EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM SAFE TOWING
SPEED FOR THAT SPECIFIC MODEL OF TRACTOR WILL DAMAGE THE DRIVE
MOTOR.
AUTHORED BY ANTHONY HERNANDEZ - (415)786-2081 - [email protected]