Section 4: Operation
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11. Close the grid arms around
the tires to secure the towed
vehicle. Make sure that the
arm is fully closed and in its
over center locked position.
12. After securing the grid arms
around the towed vehicles
tires and before making the
actual lift, check to be sure the
towed vehicle’s parking brake
is released, the transmission is
in neutral, and the wheels are
straight.
13. It is recommended that the
steering wheel be secured by
a steering wheel strap for any
tow.
14. Lift the vehicle high enough
to allow the tires to clear the
ground. Make sure that the grid
is not in contact with any engine
or body components.
15. Remove the tie-down straps
from tool boxes and attach
the tie-down straps. (See Tie-
Down Strap instructions).
16. With the straps in place, the
vehicle in neutral and the parking
brake released, you can move
the vehicle safely up, down, in
or out. All of these movements
are hydraulically controlled by
the hand controller.
If vehicle to be towed is on
a slope, do not release the
brake until the tie-down
straps are installed. Observe
the wheels in the grid for any
slippage.
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