Clark GCS 17 - Page 97

Operating Hazards Emergency Towing
How To Tow a Disabled Truck
AWARNING:
Low overhead
Connect an approved solid metal tow
bar to the tow vehicle and to the truck
to be towed. With a driver in the seat,
push down on the foot brake pedal to
prevent the truck from moving. Have
the blocks removed from the drive
wheels.
Watch overhead:
moving into
overhead struc-
tures or tilting
heavy loads too far
forward can tip a
truck over.
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Push forward on the parking brake han-
dle to release the brake.
Know the height of your truck.
Check your clearance.
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Correct towing is necessary to prevent
injury to personnel or damage to the
truck. The truck is to be towed at a
speed of less than [8 kph] 5 mph with a
driver in the seat. Do not lift the truck
or any wheels off the floor while the
truck is being towed.
Keep loads
low and tilted
back.
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