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• Always use a safety chain system that is inde- pendent of the lifting and towing equipment. • Do not allow towing equipment to contact the disabled vehicle’s fuel tank. • Do not allow anyone under the disabled vehicle while it is lifted by the towing device. • Do not allow passengers to ride in a vehicle being towed. • Always observe state and local laws regarding towing regulations. • Do not tow a vehicle in a manner that could jeopardize the safety of the operator, pedestrians or • Do not attach tow chains, T-hooks, J-hooks, or a tow sling to a bumper, steering linkage, drive shafts GROUND CLEARANCE CAUTION: If vehicle is towed with wheels removed, A towed vehicle should be raised until lifted wheels are a minimum 100 mm (4 in) from the ground. Be FLAT-BED TOWING RAMP ANGLE If a vehicle with flat-bed towing equipment is used, the approach ramp angle should not exceed 15 VEHICLE TOWING WARNING: WHEN TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE TOWING-FRONT END LIFTED (WHEEL LIFT) (1) Raise the rear of the vehicle off the ground and install tow dollies under rear wheels. (2) Attach the wheel lift to the front wheels. TOWING-REAR END LIFTED (WHEEL LIFT ONLY) (1) Raise the front of the vehicle off the ground and install tow dollies under front wheels. (2) Attach the wheel lift to the rear wheels. TOWING-FRONT END LIFTED (SLING-TYPE) (1) Raise the rear of the vehicle off the ground and install tow dollies under rear wheels. (2) Attach T-hooks to the access holes on the out- board side of the frame rails (Fig. 8). (3) Before tightening the chain, position a protec- tive pad between the chain and the bumper. (4) Attach the safety chains to the vehicle (Fig. 9). unlock the steering wheel. Fig. 7 Towing With Tow Dollies 1 - TOW DOLLY Fig. 8 T-Hook Attachment 1 - PROTECTIVE PAD TJ LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE 0 - 23 TOWING (Continued) |