Operation Section Towing Information To provide sufficient control and braking when moving a disabled lift truck downhill, a larger towing lift truck or additional lift trucks connected to the rear could be required. This will prevent uncontrolled rolling. The different situation requirements cannot be given, as minimal towing lift truck capacity is required on smooth level surfaces to maximum on inclines or poor surface conditions. Consult your DOOSAN Lift Tuck dealer for towing a disabled lift truck. Personal injury or death could result when towing a disabled lift truck incorrectly. Block the lift truck wheels to prevent movement before releasing the brakes.
The lift truck can roll free if it is not blocked. Follow the recommendations below, to properly perform the towing procedure. These towing instructions are for moving a disabled lift truck a short distance, at low speed, no faster than 2 km/h (1.2 mph), to a convenient location for repair. These instructions are for emergencies only. Always haul the lift truck if long distance moving is required. Shield must be provided on the towing lift truck to protect the operator if the tow line or bar should break. Do not allow riders on the lift truck being towed unless the operator can control the steering and/or braking.
Before towing, make sure the tow line or bar is in good condition and has enough strength for the towing situation involved. Use a towing line or bar with a strength of at least 1.5 times the gross weight of the towing lift truck for a disabled lift truck stuck in the mud or when towing on a grade. Keep the tow line angle to a minimum. Do not exceed a 30° angle from the straight ahead position. Connect the tow line as low as possible on the lift truck that is being towed. Quick lift truck movement could overload the tow line or bar and cause it to break. Gradual and smooth lift truck movement will better. Normally, the towing lift truck should be as large as the disabled lift truck.
Satisfy yourself that the towing lift truck has enough brake capacity, weight and power, to control both lift trucks for the grade and the distance involved. 1. Release the parking brake. NOTICE Release the parking brake to prevent excessive wear and damage to the parking brake system. 2. Check that the service brake pedal is released. 3. Key switch is in the OFF position. 4. Direction control lever is in neutral. 5. Fasten the tow bar to the lift truck. 6. Remove the wheel blocks. Tow the lift truck slowly. Do not tow any faster than 2 km/h (1.2 mph).
WARNING Be sure all necessary repairs and adjustments have been made before a lift truck that has been towed to a service area is put back into operation. 91 WARNING