JLG 601S Operator Manual - Manual (Page 59)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
3121218 – JLG Lift – 4-15
4.12 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 8 M.P.H. (13 K.M.H.); MAXIMUM TOWING
GRADE 25%.
Prior to towing the machine, complete the following:
DO NOT TOW MACHINE WITH ENGINE OPERATING OR DRIVE HUBS
ENGAGED.
1. Retract, lower and position boom over rear drive wheels
in line with direction of travel; lock turntable.
2. Disconnect drive hubs by inverting disconnect cap. (See
Figure 4-3.)
3. Actuate steer/tow selector valve for towing; pull valve
knob OUT to float position. (This opens the steer circuit
to reservoir, allowing the steer cylinder rod free travel.)
The machine is now in the towing mode.
After towing the machine, complete the following:
1. Actuate steer/tow selector valve for steering; push valve
knob IN to the actuated position.
2. Reconnect drive hubs by inverting disconnect cap. (See
Figure 4-6.)
DISCONNECT
CAP
DISCONNECT
CAP
(REVERSED)
DRIVE
HUB
DRIVE
HUB
Drive Hub Engaged
Drive Hub Disconnected
Figure 4-6. Drive Disconnect Hub