Mi14-01E Page 38 / 38 Rev: Oct 2021
10. Install the choke chains. Tie the two choke
chains together to secure the side members to
the tow bar (Figure 71 & Figure 72). Take up
any slack that may remain and maintain proper
tension on chains.
Figure 71
11. Shorten the stinger arm to the minimum safest
distance between the bus and the tow truck to
allow the towed bus to be as close as possible
to the truck yet allowing enough room for the
bus to avoid collision with the tow truck during
turns.
Stinger to the rear bumper: Between 59″
and 63″
Figure 72
12. Attach the two tow truck safety chains from the
bus engine cradle cross-member to the truck’s
tow eyes (
Figure 73).
13. Raise the stinger arm and remove the support
jack stand.
14. Lower the bus. The drive axle tires should be
5″ to 6″ above the ground before the short
distance tow can proceed.
Figure 73
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