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Towing
6-25. Towing Instructions
NOTE:
The towing vehicle used to develop this procedure was a Jerr-Dan
®
, Model HDL1000/565 50 Ton
Wrecker (Integrated).
6-25.1 Preparation for Towing
1. Block the wheels and ensure that the personnel working around the vehicle will be safe from oncoming traffic.
2. Unload equipment when practical to reduce abnormal loads exerted on the chassis components caused by the
towing process.
3. Drain all water from the water tank.
6-25.2 Front Towing
1. Single rear axle vehicle: Remove the rear-most driveshaft.
Tandem rear axle vehicle: Remove axle shafts and cover the ends of the axles 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
contaminants from getting in.
2. Remove the front bumper extension and stainless steel bumper or attach in a manner that prevents damage to
these components.
3. Remove any water pipes, air intake pipes, or accessories that may be damaged during the towing hook up
procedure or during transit.
4. Attach the towing device.
5. Manually release the parking brakes or release the parking brake button and supply the air brake system with
a constant source of air pressure to ensure that the spring brakes remain released during the towing process.
Due to the many variables that exist in towing, positioning, attaching, and lifting of the vehicle - towing
is the sole responsibility of the towing-vehicle operator who must be familiar with standard towing
industry safety measures. Failure to follow standard industry safety measures may lead to property
damage, personal injury, or death.
Towing of a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission even in neutral for even short distances
may cause serious damage to the transmission components.
Before releasing the parking brakes, secure the connection to the towing vehicle or block the wheels,
or loss of vehicle control may cause property damage, personal injury or death.
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