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Rev: June 26, 2014
2.2 TOWING FROM THE FRONT
The towed bus must be lifted from the front with front wheels off the ground. The tow truck must be
equipped with the proper lifting equipment i.e. tow bar, axle forks and holders to reach under the
front
axle
or the
front tow eye pads
since no other lifting points are recommended for towing. Lifting and
towing from any other point are not authorized as it may cause structural damage.
To prevent
overloading the drive axle, do not unload or raise the tag axle when towing the bus
.
To prevent damage to the bus, use the
front tow eye pads
fixed to the bus chassis between the front
axle and the front bumper. Use only a solid link tow bar and safety chains to tow the bus.
1. Block the wheels to prevent the bus from moving.
2. Perform the BEFORE TOWING PREPARATION. Refer to paragraphs 2.1 and 2.1.1.
3. Disconnect both drive axle shafts to prevent damage to the transmission. Plug axle tube to prevent oil
loss. Refer to
2.1.2 DRIVE AXLE SHAFTS REMOVAL
.
CAUTION
Transmission lubrication is inadequate when towing. The axle shafts must be disconnected to avoid
serious damage to the transmission.
To prevent damage to the drive train components, disconnect drive axle shafts before towing. Do not
attempt to push or pull-start a bus equipped with an automatic transmission.
Failure to disconnect the propeller shaft, remove the drive axle shafts or lift the drive wheels off
the ground before towing can cause serious transmission damage and void the warranty.
