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firmly capped to prevent loss of air
pressure from the recovery vehicle.
•
If you don’t want to use the
recovered vehicle’s brakes, ensure
that you cage the spring brakes
before attempting to move the
vehicle.
1. Remove the air line and firmly cap
the air line from the vehicle. (2)
2.
Remove the caging bolt from its
storage hole. (1)
3. Screw the caging bolt into the air
line hole. (2)
4. When fully engaged, a 0.25-0.5 in.
(6.35-12.7 mm) space will remain
between the air cylinder and the
bolt head. This action will lock the
differential by pushing a piston into
a “lock” position.
Best Practices for Recovery
Rigging
CAUTION
Recovery pull maximums assume the
tow
rigging evenly distributes the load
between both recovery hitches. See
examples in Recovery Rigging for de-
tails. Serious damage to the vehicle
may occur if rigging is not connected
properly.
CAUTION
When recovering ditched or bogged
vehicles,
stay well below Maximum
Capacities. Even at loads below maxi-
mum, the physical strain of recovering
a vehicle could damage axles, suspen-
sions, fifth wheels, etc.
Recovery Rigging Options
Use a double chain or cable setup that
distributes the load equally to both hitches
(see either example in Recovery Rigging
Options illustration):
•
Never loop a single chain or cable
through both hitches, also known
as reeving (not shown).
• Use a spreader or equalizer bar to
distribute the load on both hitches
(1), or
• If no spreader bar is available,
connect the main tow chain or
cable no closer than 6 ft. (1.8 m)
from the vehicle: (2) to (3).
• Secure the towed vehicle using two
additional chains or cables (see
Safety Chains) (not shown).
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