Peterbilt 325 2017, Operator'S Manual

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VEHICLE RECOVERY AND SPRING BRAKES
Recovery Rigging
To connect to the vehicle, follow the
suggested rigging methods below.
•
Use a double chain or cable setup
that distributes the load equally
to both hitches. See 1 or 2 in
Recovery Rigging illustration.
•
Never loop a single chain or cable
through both hitches (3).
•
Use a spreader or equalizer bar to
distribute the load on both hitches
(1).
•
If no spreader bar is available,
connect the main tow chain or
cable no closer than 6 ft. from the
vehicle (2).
1. Spreader Bar or Equalizer 2. Minimum 6 FT. 3. NEVER USE SINGLE CHAIN OR CABLE
Preferred Acceptable LOOPED THROUGH TOW DEVICES
(03/17) Y53-6060-1C1
2-19
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