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6-25.5 TAK-4™ Front Suspension Towing
6-25.6 TAK-4® T3 Rear Steering Axle Towing
Caution must be used when towing a truck equipped with Oshkosh® TAK-4® T3 rear steering system to avoid
causing damage to the steering system. If a tire-lifting device is used to transport the truck using the front wheels,
the front wheels will be locked yet the rear wheels will remain free to turn. This will cause resistance in the steering
system resulting in the steering dwell mechanism’s shear pin to shear, requiring the steering dwell mechanism to be
replaced.
TAK-4 T3 trucks may be towed one of three ways:
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Using a flat bed trailer.
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Using the front underbody frame forks (if equipped).
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Using a front tire-lifting device. If this method is used, the front wheels will be locked in place with the lifting
device, but the rear wheels will still be able to steer against the resistance. The steering dwell mechanism must
be disconnected to prevent damage.
Preparing to Tow a TAK-4 T3 Equipped Vehicle Using a Front Tire Lift Device
To tow with a front tire lifting device, the steering dwell mechanism must be disconnected at the input shaft. This
method will require the steering system to be re-timed before the vehicle is placed back into service. Refer to the
vehicle service manual for steering timing procedure.
Towing of a vehicle equipped with the TAK-4™ front suspension by attaching to or lifting by any
component or structure of the TAK-4™ assembly may result in damage to these components or
assembly.
With some configurations of TAK-4™ equipped apparatus, towing will not be possible with the
available equipment provided through local towing services. Pierce Manufacturing recommends using
the tire lift method for towing TAK-4™; however in many cases the lift system, the truck configuration,
or both are not rated for the vehicle’s weight on the front axle. In the case of platform aerials, the reach
required for the lift device may degrade the device’s lifting capability to the point that towing is not
possible.
Oshkosh® TAK-4® T3 rear-steering system is a mechanical all-wheel steering system. All wheels must
be allowed to steer together when towing, or the steering system must be disconnected prior to towing.
Failure to comply will cause damage to equipment.
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Page 18: ...FOREWORD 1 6 To the Owner and Operator 2018 Pierce Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved ...
Page 30: ...SAFETY 2 12 Safety and Responsibility 2018 Pierce Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved ...
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