4 emergency towing, Prior to towing, Emergency towing -6 – JLG 80SL Operator Manual User Manual

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SECTION 5 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

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EMERGENCY TOWING

RUNAWAY VEHICLE/MACHINE HAZARD. MACHINE HAS NO TOWING
BRAKES. TOWING VEHICLE MUST BE ABLE TO CONTROL MACHINE AT
ALL TIMES. ON-HIGHWAY TOWING NOT PERMITTED. FAILURE TO FOL-
LOW INSTRUCTIONS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

MAXIMUM TOWING SPEED 5 M.P.H. (8 K.M.H.) FOR NO LONGER THAN
30-45 MINUTES.

MAXIMUM TOWING GRADE 25%.

Prior to Towing

Prior to towing the machine, complete the following:

DO NOT TOW MACHINE WITH ENGINE OPERATING OR DRIVE HUBS
ENGAGED.

1. Completely lower platform.

2. Disconnect drive hubs by inverting disconnect cap.

(See Figure 5-1.) After towing the machine, complete the
following:

a. Reconnect drive hubs by inverting disconnect cap.

(See Figure 5-1.)

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Figure 5-1. Drive Disconnect Hub

1. Hub Connected

2. Disconnect Cap

3. Hub Disconnected

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