Model MA TOW Tractor. Manual - part 8

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windows consist of  safety glass (Lexan side windows optional) on all four sides for
maximum visibility.  A wiper, powered by a small electric motor, is fitted to the front
windshield.  The all welded construction of the main cab assembly and the doors are
manufactured with the finest of steel.  Both of the doors have an inside and outside
release, sliding windows, and are removable from the main cab assembly.  This type
of cab makes the tow tractor ideal for outdoor applications in all kinds of weather.

(b)

Economy

The Economy TUG cab is made the same as the full cab except there are no doors,
rear window, heater and defroster.

16.

Overhead Guard

The all welded construction of the overhead guard utilizes 2 inches by 4 inches by 1/4 inch
thick wall rectangular steel tubing.  The overhead guard protects the operator and still
gives maximum visibility.

17.

Optional Equipment

The following is only a partial list, due to the optional equipment added to “other
description”:

- Back-Up Lights
- High Water Temp. Shut-Off
- Rubber Bumper, Front
- Turn Signals
- Bucket Seats
- Snow Plow
- Rotating Lights (Red or Amber)
- Low Oil pressure Shut-Off
- ASME LPG Tank
- Brake Warning
- Power Steering

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II.

OPERATION

A.

CONTROLS, INSTRUMENTS AND SWITCHES

The tractor controls and instruments include; a headlight switch, ignition switch, hour meter,
ammeter, water temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, heater switch (if equipped), wiper control
switch (if equipped), dome light (if equipped), automotive type seventeen (17) inch steering
wheel, gear shift unit, glow plug button (if equipped), brake pedal, parking brake lever, full-size
accelerator pedal, horn button, and a turn signal light lever mounted on the steering column (if
equipped).

The control layout is designed to combine maximum driving comfort with maximum efficiency.
The accompanying illustration (Figure 1) shows the location of the controls, while the following
gives a brief summary of their operation.  It is essential that the operator become accustomed to
both the location and operation of the controls before attempting to drive the tow tractor for
productive operation.

1.

Shifter Control Unit

The Shifter Control unit is located on the instrument panel immediately in front of the
driver’s position.  The unit has three positions; Forward, Neutral and Reverse.

CAUTION:  COME TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE SHIFTING FROM FORWARD TO
REVERSE OR REVERSE TO FORWARD.

Figure 1

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II.

OPERATION

A.

CONTROLS, INSTRUMENTS AND SWITCHES (CONT)

2.

Park Brake Lever

The parking brake lever is connected by a strap to the parking brake drum attached to the
rear of the transmission and is used for parking or holding the tractor on grades and should
always be set for parking and released before driving.  Brake is engaged as lever is pulled
toward the operator.  Push lever away from operator (down) to release brake.

3.

Ignition Switch

An automotive type switch that has four (4) positions.

4.

Accelerator Pedal

The pedal is connected to the carburetor (or injection pump a diesel model) via the
accelerator cable.

5.

Service Brake Pedal

Operates the hydraulic brakes on the rear wheels.

6.

Instruments

(a)

Hour meter

Reads elapsed time of engine operation.

(b)

Dome Light Switch

Operates the interior cab light (if equipped with cab) .

(c)

Brake Warning Light

The light operates only if the brake line(s) develop a fluid leak.

(d)

Ammeter

The ammeter indicates the rate of charge or discharge of the alternator/battery
circuits.

(e)

Oil Pressure Gauge

This gauge reads the engine oil pressure.

(f)

Water Temperature Gauge

Measures the temperature of the engine cooling water system.