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Rev: June 26, 2014
10. Install the choke chains. Tie the two choke
chains together to secure the side members
to the tow bar (fig.64 & 65). Take up any
slack that may remain and maintain proper
tension on chains.
FIG.64
11. Shorten the stinger arm to the minimum
safest distance between the bus and the tow
truck to allow the towed bus to be as close as
possible to the truck yet allowing enough
room for the bus to avoid collision with the
tow truck during turns.
Stinger to the rear bumper: Between 59
″
and 63
″
FIG.65
12. Attach the two tow truck safety chains from
the bus engine cradle cross-member to the
truck’s tow eyes (fig.66).
13. Raise the stinger arm and remove the
support jack stand.
14. Lower the bus. The drive axle tires should be
5
″
to 6
″
above the ground before the short
distance tow can proceed.
FIG.66
