from articulating; therefore, the forklift cannot besteered. Failure to disengage the pin may cause seriousinjury or death.The 4k forklift can be towed rearward using the towbar (fig. 8-4) located on the rear of the vehicle.The towing procedure for the 4K (RT) forklift is asfollows:1. Remove the pin securing the tow bar in thevertical position and lower the tow bar into the towingposition and attach it to the pintle hook on the towingvehicle.2. Disconnect the hook end of the two safety chainsfrom the forklift and attach them to the towing vehicle.3. Push the axle disconnect lever (fig. 8-5) to theright toward the front chassis to disconnect the axles fortowing.The axle disconnect lever controls the engagementof the transmission output shaft to the front and rearaxles. To engage the axles for operation, you push thelever to the left towards the rear of the vehicle.4. Open the steering bypass valve (fig. 8-6) byturning it counterclockwise fully.The steering bypass valve allows the front chassisto pivot freely on the rear chassis when towing theforklift. For normal steering control, close the valve byturning the knob clockwise fully.Figure 8-4.—Tow bar and chains.Figure 8-5.—Axle disconnect lever.Figure 8-6.—Steering bypass valve.CAUTIONVerify that the steering bypass valve isclosed before operating the 4K forklift.5. Remove the safety pin (fig. 8-3), if installed.The safety pin must not be installed when the forkliftis being towed.8-3
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