Snorkel TB126J - Manual (Page 74)

12. OPTIONS
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TOW KIT
D A N G ER
Improper towing can cause a TB126J to break
away from the towing vehicle. A “runaway”
TB126J can cause death or serious injury.
Do not tow a TB126J faster than 10 mph (16
km/hr). A TB126J can behave erratically
above 10 mph (16 km/ hr).
Check with the tow vehicle manufacture or
manufacturer's literature to be sure the
towing vehicle can safely tow and stop a
41,800 pound (19,000 kg) TB126J on the
steepest grade and type of surface you will
encounter. Remember, the TB126J does not
have brakes when it is towed.
When you tow the TB126J around a corner or
a curve do not turn so sharply that either of
the tow bar chains is pulled tight. If a chain is
pulled tight the steering mechanism might be
damaged or the tow vehicle and TB126J
might jackknife.
1. Remove the tow bar and tie rod weldment
from the storage cradles and lay them near the
front of the chassis.
2. Rotate the turntable until the counterweight is
to the side of the chassis.
D A N G ER
Death or serious injury can result from being
crushed between the counterweight and tow
vehicle. Do not attempt to attach the tow bar
to the tow vehicle unless the counterweight
is to the side.
3. Attach the tow bar to the towing lug with the
tow pin and snap pin.
4. Attach the tie rod weldment to the tow bar and
the right hand steering yoke.
5. Attach the two tow bar chains to the tie down
lugs.
6. Attach the ring-end of the tow bar to the tow
vehicle.
7. Rotate the turntable until the counterweight is
to the front then raise the platform approximately
3 feet (1 m) to keep the platform from scraping
the ground when the TB126J starts up a grade.
8. Pull the STEERING FLOAT VALVE (top front
of chassis) knob out.
D A N G ER
A “runaway” TB126J can cause death or
serious injury. Disconnecting the disconnect-
plates will allow the TB126J drive wheels to
turn freely. Before proceeding, be certain the
tow bar is installed and connected to a
towing vehicle that can safely control both
itself and the 41,800 pound (19,000 kg)
TB126J. Be certain the tow vehicle brakes are
set.
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9. Remove the two bolts (1) that hold each drive-
wheel disconnect-plate (2).
10. Turn each disconnect-plate (2) over so that
the nipple (3) points inward, then retighten the
bolts (1).
D A N G ER
At the end of the tow, before you disconnect
the TB126J from the towing vehicle, turn the
disconnect-plates back over so the nipples
are out. This will prevent the TB126J from
rolling when you disconnect it from the tow
vehicle.
11. Reverse the above procedure at the end of
the tow.