Model MA TOW Tractor. Manual - part 6

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CHAPTER 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CHAPTER/SECTION

         PAGE

I.

DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................................ 1

A.

TRACTOR ...................................................................................................................................... 1

B.

COMPONENT/SYSTEM ................................................................................................................ 2

l.

Engine and Transmission ..................................................................................................... 2

2.

Drive Shaft ........................................................................................................................... 3

3.

Drive Axle ............................................................................................................................. 3

4.

Steer Axle ............................................................................................................................. 3

5.

Braking System .................................................................................................................... 3

6.

Wheels ................................................................................................................................. 5

7.

Tires ..................................................................................................................................... 5

8.

Suspension ........................................................................................................................... 5

9.

Fuel Cell ............................................................................................................................... 5

10.

Electrical System ................................................................................................................. 6

11.

Frame and Bumper .............................................................................................................. 6

12.

Seat ...................................................................................................................................... 6

13.

Fasteners ............................................................................................................................. 6

14.

Towing Bracket ..................................................................................................................... 6

15.

Cab ....................................................................................................................................... 6

16.

Overhead Guard .................................................................................................................. 7

17.

Optional Equipment .............................................................................................................. 7

II.

OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................... 1

A.

CONTROLS, INSTRUMENTS AND SWITCHES .......................................................................... 1

1.

Shifter Control Unit ............................................................................................................... 1

2.

Park Brake Lever ................................................................................................................. 2

3.

Ignition Switch ...................................................................................................................... 2

4.

Accelerator Pedal ................................................................................................................. 2

5.

Service Brake Pedal ............................................................................................................. 2

6.

Instruments ........................................................................................................................... 2

B.

TRAILERS ..................................................................................................................................... 3

C.

BRAKING SYSTEMS .................................................................................................................... 4

D.

SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 4

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E.

PROCEDURES .............................................................................................................................. 5

III.

SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPABILITIES ................................................................................................ 1

A.

DIMENSIONS ................................................................................................................................ 1

B.

ENGINE ......................................................................................................................................... 1

C.

TRANSMISSION ........................................................................................................................... 2

D.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ................................................................................................................. 3

E.

CHASSIS ....................................................................................................................................... 3

F.

 SUSPENSION .............................................................................................................................. 3

G.

BRAKING SYSTEM ....................................................................................................................... 3

H.

AXLE .............................................................................................................................................. 3

I.

STEERING SYSTEM ..................................................................................................................... 3

J.

TIRES ............................................................................................................................................ 4

K.

DRIVE SHAFT ............................................................................................................................... 4

L.

FUEL SYSTEM .............................................................................................................................. 4

M.

COOLING SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................... 4

N.

INSTRUMENTS ............................................................................................................................. 4

IV.

SHIPPING ............................................................................................................................................... 1

A.

PREPARATION .............................................................................................................................. 1

B.

PREPARATION FOR OPERATION ............................................................................................... 1

V.

STORAGE ............................................................................................................................................... 1

A.

FOR ONE MONTH ........................................................................................................................ 1

B.

INDEFINITE PERIOD .................................................................................................................... 4

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Figure1

I.

DESCRIPTION

A.

TRACTOR

As shown in Figure 1, the TUG tractor is a four wheeled, 2 wheel drive, with or without a cab,
heavy-duty towing vehicle.  It incorporates:

- Heavy Duty Dual Rear Vacuum Power Disc Brake System
- 6-Cylinder Gasoline or 4-Cylinder Diesel Engine
- Automatic Transmission
- 12 Volt Electrical System
- Alternative Towing Brackets

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I.

DESCRIPTION

B.

COMPONENT/SYSTEM

l.

Engine and Transmission

The tractor is equipped with an industrial type engine (6-cylinder gasoline or 4-cylinder
diesel) with an automatic transmission.  The engine will be certified by the manufacturer to
meet the emission standards required by Federal law, which are applicable at the date of
manufacture.  The gasoline engine is designed to operate satisfactorily using regular grade
fuel, and the diesel engine operates satisfactorily using Diesel fuel No. 2 and Jet A.

Figure 2