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Operator’s Manual
You must be trained and authorized to operate a Tow Tractor.
Summary of Safe Operating Procedures
1. Do not operate this Tow Tractor unless you have been trained and
authorized to do so. Read all warnings and instructions in the operator’s
manual of this truck.
2. Do not operate this Tow Tractor until you have checked it’s condition. Give
special attention to tires, horn, lights, battery, brakes, steering mechanism,
and guards.
3. Operate tractor only from designated operating position. Never place any
part of your body outside of the confines of the tractor. Do not cary
passengers.
4. Make sure the tow coupling is secure.
5. Do not handle unstable or loosely stacked loads. Use special care when
handling long, high or wide loads to avoid losing the load, striking
bystanders, or tipping the tractor. Loads on trailers must be evenly
distributed and secure.
6. Do not overload the tractor. Check the capacity plate for load weight. The
safe capacity of a tractor-trailer is its stopping ability, not its potential towing
ability.
7. Start, stop, travel, steer and brake smoothly. Slow down for turns and on
uneven or slippery surfaces that could cause the tractor to slide or overturn.
Violent application of brakes is dangerous and may cause “jack-knifing” the
trailer.
8. When making a turn, allow for “corner-cutting” of the trailer.
9. When moving in reverse direction with a trailer, get assistance if vision is
obstructed. Moving in reverse direction with more than one trailer is not
recommended.
YOU can prevent accidents
First: Learn safe operating rules and your company rules.
Next: Read your Operator’s Manual. If you do not understand
it, ask your supervisor for help.
Learn about the unit you operate.
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