AIRTUG
®
Trailer Tugs
Assembly & Operations Instructions
MODELS: TT-HD-EM-15 and TT-HD-EA-15
Airtug, LLC is not responsible for damage sustained when
proper clearance is not maintained by the operator between
the tug and its surroundings.
Caution:
Braking too abruptly or moving too fast can seriously
damage the differential ring gear. This is considered abuse
and is not covered by the transaxle warranty.
Note:
All reference to “right” and “left” orientation is made while standing
behind the tug, looking forward from the operating position.
Tug Operation:
Turn the motor on with the switch on the top of the handle. The twist grip handle
operates the hydrostatic transaxle. Rotating the twist grips forward or aft moves the tug accordingly.
Rotating the grip slightly in either direction will move the tug very slowly. As you increase the rotation
of the handle grips, the tug speed increases. Maximum torque is applied at very slow speeds
ensuring excellent maneuverability while rotating the hand grips fully results in maximum speed. The
hydrostatic transaxle provides smooth variable speed control throughout the entire range of grip
motion. The twist grip is spring loaded to “return -to-brake position.” Nevertheless, it is not
recommended to walk away from the tug while the motor is running. While moving the trailer, braking
is effected by gradually returning the grip to the neutral or brake position. Even while moving the
trailer on a downgrade, the tug will only go as fast as you have the twist grip turned. When moving
over the door weather edge or door rail, it’s recommended to have a little momentum. Ramps or
steps can be purchased from Airtug, if necessary, to overcome high door sills or rough pavement.
Ensure you turn the motor off after each use and plug in the battery charger.
Depending on how the trailer is set up, raising or lowering the ball may help shift more weight onto
the tug drive wheels for improved traction. Please note that if the weight on the tongue of the trailer is
not set up properly that additional weight may be needed on the drive wheels of the tug. Also,
lowering the tire pressure on the tug may improve traction. There is also a sticker on the handle for
other recommendations to improve traction. Airtug® sells additional weight packs if you are having
problems with traction and have tried all the recommendations on the handle. For best practice,
safety, and for the best traction, begin movement as slowly as possible to put the trailer in motion.
SAVE THIS DOCUMENT AND ENSURE ALL OPERATORS READ IT PRIOR TO MOVING ANY TRAILERS
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