SAFETY
Control of Hazardous Energy
10
MA-1055-105
03 Rev. 9/07
Towing by Pulling
in the Forks First Direction
Towing by pulling in the forks first direction is not
recommended.
Towing by Lifting Truck and
Pulling in Power Unit First Direction
• Do not lift towed truck higher than 51 mm (2.0 in)
off floor.
• 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.
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.
Towing Device Requirements:
• Towing device must have lifting capacity of
2268 kg (5000 lb) at load position at slot opening in
bottom of power unit.
• Towing device must have pulling/pushing/braking
capacity greater than 3600 kg (8000 lb).
• Ensure that a stem or ball capable of stated pulling/
pushing/braking capacity, and of such a design as
to prevent disengagement during towing operation,
is used.
• When attaching towing device to lift truck to be
towed, engage in slot located in rear, lower portion
of power unit skirt.
Towing Guidelines:
• Maximum travel speed while towing truck is
3.2 kph (2 mph).
Truck will be difficult to steer. Use extreme caution.
• No operator should be on lifted and towed truck.
• Operator actions: see WARNINGS above.
Towing by Lifting Truck and
Pulling in the Forks First Direction
Towing by lifting truck and pulling in the forks first
direction is not recommended.
Crown 2006 PF15396-6 Rev. 9/07
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