Towing and Hoisting
Sling type
Wheel lift type
Flat bed type
Dolly type
TOWING WHEN KEYS ARE, NOT, AVAILABLE
.
When a locked vehicle must be towed and not
able, the vehicle may be lifted and towed from the front;
provided the parking brake is released. If not released,. the
rear wheels should be placed on a tow dolly.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following precautions should be towing the
vehicle.
1.
DO NOT LIFT OR TOW THE BY ATTACHING
TO OR WRAPPING AROUND BUMPER.
2. Any loose or protruding of vehicle such
as hoods, doors, fenders, etc., should be secured
or removed prior to moving vehicle.
3.
Operator should refrain going under a vehicle while
it is lifted by the towing unless the vehicle
is adequately supported by safety stands.
4. Never allow passengers to ride in a towed vehicle.
5. State and local rules and regulations must be followed
when towing a vehicle.
Caution
1.
If only the front wheels or only. the rear wheels are
lifted for towing, the bumper will be damaged.
In addition, lifting of the rear wheels causes the oil
to flow forward, and may result in heat damage to
the rear bushing of the transfer, and should never
be done.
2.
Do not tow the vehicle ‘with “only front or
only the rear wheels on a dolly, or the viscous
coupling will be damaged. In a case, the vehicle
may jump forward suddenly.
3. If this vehicle is towed, use bed dolly
type equipment.
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