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MA-1055-104
03 Rev. 9/07
SAFETY
Control of Hazardous Energy
Towing Truck
Refer to the following guidelines when towing the truck:
Towing by Pulling in
Power Unit First Direction
• Towed truck must always maintain three contact
points with floor and/or towing device.
• Do not make sharp turns when lifting/towing truck.
• Towed vehicle forks should be empty and no more
than 305 mm (12.0 in) off floor. If possible, tilt forks
back and center sideshifter.
• Extreme care must be taken when using this
method to release the brakes. With brakes re-
leased on uneven surfaces, vehicle will roll.
• Provide a safe distance for truck to coast to stop.
• Excessive acceleration by towing vehicle, or drag
caused by towed vehicle (i.e., brake drag, drive
unit drag, wheel drag, etc.) will greatly increase re-
quirements to pull or push a vehicle.
Preparing Truck For Towing:
• Power must be applied to the brake circuit to re-
lease brakes for towing. Refer to Brake Release
Instructions in this section.
• Turn power OFF.
Truck will be difficult to steer. Use extreme caution.
• Driver will be required to steer truck, as there is no
power assist from hydraulics. Truck will coast to
stop.
Towing Device Requirements:
• Towing device/vehicle must have pulling/braking
capacity greater than 3600 kg (8000 lb).
• Brakes on towed truck will not operate.
Towing mechanism attachment must not intrude more
than 40 mm (1.6 in) into floorboard cavity. Failure to
observe this WARNING could result in damage to floor-
board components.
• When attaching towing device to lift truck to be
towed, a slotted hole has been provided on rear
bottom side of power unit. Firmly attach tow device
in this area. Fasten so as not to loosen or disen-
gage during towing.
Towing Guidelines:
• Maximum travel speed while towing truck is
3.2 kph (2 mph).
Truck will be difficult to steer. Use extreme caution.
• Driver will be required to steer truck, as there is no
power assist from hydraulics.
• Truck will coast to stop.
• Operator actions: see WARNINGS above.
Figure 18645
a
Floorboard (cutout to show slotted hole)
b
Slotted Hole
Crown 2006 PF15396-5 Rev. 9/07
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