SERVICE & MAINTENANCE Cont.
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Towing the Vehicle con’t.
Attach a tow line only to the front vertical frame member on either
side of vehicle as shown in Figure 33.
Make sure the drive transmission is in “neutral” (out of gear) and
the park brake is released.
WARNING
!
• NEVER tow the vehicle faster than 5 M.P.H. (8 km/h).
Towing at excessive speed could cause either
vehicle to lose proper steering control.
Figure 33
Tow Line Attachment Location
TOW LINE ATTACHMENT
While towing, try to keep the tow line taught at all times. Be cautious
going down inclines and while turning corners.
With the tow line attached, have the towing vehicle move forward
until the tow line becomes tight.
JACKS, JACKING LOCATIONS AND USING A HOIST
A scissors type jack or a floor jack with a 1 1/2 ton (minimum) capacity that can be lowered to 3 3/8” (86 mm) height
is required.
The jacking locations are shown in the chart illustration on the following page.
Put the gear selector in 1st gear (manual transmissions) or in “P” Park (for automatic transmissions). Apply the
park brake. Raise the vehicle ONLY enough to perform maintenance required.
A Front Bumper Accessory (Part No. 894778)
is Available For Use With the Turf Truck. If a
Front Bumper is Mounted on Your Vehicle,
Make Sure to Follow the Instructions Included
With the Bumper For Proper Connection of the
Chain or Tow Rope.
Automatic T ransmission
When transporting the vehicle or when it is disabled, the BEST method of moving the vehicle is on a trailer. If that
is not possible, the driveshaft MUST be removed before towing the vehicle.
If in an EMERGENCY and the vehicle must be towed and the drive shaft cannot be removed, attach a tow line to
the front vertical frame member ONLY. Make sure the transmission is in “N” Neutral and the park brake is released.
Tow at a maximum speed of 5 m.p.h. (8 km/h).
Tow at a maximum speed of 5 m.p.h. (8 km/h).
Attach a tow line (tow line attaching locations are shown in Figure 33) only to the front vertical frame member of
the vehicle.
Release the park brake and slowly move the towing vehicle forward until the tow line becomes tight.
If towing the vehicle with a tow-rope or a chain, an operator is required to steer the vehicle and to control the brakes.
While towing, try to keep the tow line taught at all times. Be cautious going down inclines and while turning corners.
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