Operation And Service Manual Documents

Operation and Service Manual DocumentsTUG Model MA Tow Tractor - Rev 19:Chapter One:General Information and Operating Instructions.Chapter Two:MaintenanceChapter Three: OverhaulChapter Four:Illustrated Parts ListChapter Five:Appendices

MODEL MATOW TRACTOROPERATION AND SERVICE MANUALORIGINALLY ISSUED MARCH 22, 1974

NOTE: The information contained in thispublication is intended exclusively for theuse of Tug Manufacturing Corporationand its customers. Disclosure to nonTug customers may result in legal actionby Tug Manufacturing Corporation.Note: The information contained in this document isintended to be accurate and up to date at the timeof original issue. Tug Manufacturing Corporationreserves the right to update the information in thisdocument, without warning, as deemed prudent ornecessary by Tug Manufacturing Corporation.Introduction: MA Tow TractorDec. 1995p. 2

INTRODUCTION TO THE OPERATION ANO SERVICE MANUALThis manual establishes the operation and maintenance procedures that are to be used byoperators of the Tug Manufacturing Corporation Models MA-30, MA-40, MA-50, MA-60, MA-70 &MA-80 Tow Tractors.During recent years, the importance of Materials Handling (the physical movement of materials)has received serious and concentrated study. Due to the need for increased economy in today’sindustry, new and more efficient methods have becomenecessary for the handling and storage ofmaterials.Forklift and reach trucks are the well estabIished implements utilized for stocking loads, oftenstacking them extremely high. They have enabied more effective utilization of valuable storagespace. While these vehicies are frequently operated for transferring loads over short distances,their use is not economical when lengthy traveling is involved.For lengthy traveling, the tow tractor is a valuable tool, especially when used in conjunction witha trailer train. This system provides an economical mode of transferring a large amount ofmaterial or goods over a long distance. The more specialized forklifts are then left to concentrateon the high stacking operations forwhich they were designed.To accomplish productive movement of materials, one more important factor must be considered. The operator must be a skilled and responsible person. This expertise should not besolely based on his ability to drive, but on his ability to identify and understand the various piecesof equipment related to his job.Certain operation and maintenance procedures have been covered in greater depth in a series ofvideo tapes which are available from Tug Manufacturing Corporation.These video tapes include the foliowing:MA-1 Proper OperationC148 Ford 300 L.P. SystemC149 Basic 12 Volt ElectricsC144 Rockwell Steer Axle Repairs (With Brakes)C145 Rockwell Drive Axle RepairsC147 Ford 300 Carburetor OverhaulIntroduction: MA Tow TractorDec. 1995p. 3

MODEL NUMBER CODING OF MA TOW TRACTORSMA - 30 - 1 - 1 - 137Serial NumberDrawbar:30 3000 Ibs DBP40 4000 Ibs DBP50 5000 lbs DBP60 6000 lbs DBP70 7000 lbs DBP80 8000 lbs DBPRear Axle:1 Rockwell2 DanaEngine:1 Ford 240 CID 6-cyl orFord 300 CID (4.9 liter) 6-cyl4 Perkins 4.236 Diesel8 Cummins/Onan A3.4 Diesel14 Perkins 1000-4 243 CID (4.0 liter) 4-cylH Hercules D-2300 DieselThe model number is stamped on the top ofthe left frame rail, just outside the enginecompartment, as is the date of manufacture.It is not necessary to open the enginecompartment to locate the serial number.Introduction: MA Tow TractorDec. 1995p. 4

TUG Manufacturing CorporationLIMITED WARRANTYTUG Manufacturing Corporation (“TUG”) warrants to the original purchaser all TUG equipment against defective materials or workmanship (butnot against failures or defects resulting, directly or indirectly, from accident, abuse, modification, alteration, lack of recommended maintenance, use of non-recommended fuels, normal wear and tear, misuse, use of parts and components not manufactured or supplied by TUG,or use for purposes not reasonably intended) for a period of one (1) year from date of shipment to the original purchaser or the first 1,000 hoursof operation, whichever occurs first. The warranty of purchased functional components is limited to that specified by the component manufacturer.THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS NOT ASSIGNABLE BY THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF TUG EQUIPMENT. ANY PURPORTED ASSIGNMENT OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE VOID AND TUG SHALL HAVE NO OBLIGATION TO HONOR OR PERFORM UNDERTHIS LIMITED WARRANTY IN FAVOR OF ANY PERSON OR ENTITY OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER.TUG will, at its sole option, repair or replace any component, part or parts, if found on examination by TUG to be defective and if the necessaryreturn charges are prepaid by the original purchaser. Installation labor will be the original purchaser’s responsibility. The above only appliesto TUG manufactured components. Purchased components will be handled based on their individual warranties.THE ABOVE WARRANTY AND THE ABOVE OBLIGATION TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ARE COMPLETE AND INCLUSIVE. THIS LIMITEDWARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OFMERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHICH MAY BE FOUND IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT ARE HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO NINETY (90) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF SHIPMENT TO THEORIGINAL PURCHASER.THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF ANY PERSON, AND THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATION AND LIABILITY OF TUG WITHRESPECT TO TUG EQUIPMENT IS THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH HEREIN. TUG SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLEFOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT OR IN TORT, OR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,INCLUDING LOSS OF USE AND LOST PROFITS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE PURCHASE, SALES, SHIPMENT, SERVICE, REPAIR OROPERATION OF ANY TUG EQUIPMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL TUG’S LIABILITY TO ANY PERSON EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OFTHE TUG EQUIPMENT.Any expense incurred without TUG’s prior consent for repairs or replacement will not be allowed. All modifications by the end-user must beapproved by TUG in writing, in order that the expressed warranty remain in effect.TUG reserves the right to make changes in design and changes or improvements upon its products without any obligation upon itself to installthe same upon its products theretofore manufactured.Tractors with known failed or defective parts must be immediately removed from service.This Warranty requires proper and timely maintenance and periodic inspections of the TUG tow tractor as indicated in the operator’s manualfurnished with each TUG unit. The cost of routine or required maintenance and service is the responsibility of the customer. The customeris required to keep documented evidence of when and by whom maintenance and service are performed.Inquiries concerning this policy should be addressed to:TUG Manufacturing Corporation2652 South Main StreetP.O. Box 1447Kennesaw, GA 30144-3520 USAOperations Phone Number: (770) 422-7233Sales Phone Number: (770) 422-7230TUG Shop Phone: (800) 989-8499 or (770) 422-8021TUG Shop Fax Number. (770) n: MA Tow TractorNov. 1998p. 5

Dear Customer,On behalf of the entire Tug Team, I want to both thank you and congratulate you for purchasingyour Tug MA Tow Tractor. You have made an excellent choice.At Tug, our first priority is to build the toughest, most capable and safest vehicle available in themarketplace. We believe we do that. The Safety chapter in this manual discusses severalsafety items that are built into your new product as standard equipment.Additionally, Tug makes available numerous special safety items which may be especially suitedto your particular application. You may have already chosen to have your new unit equipped withsome or all of these features. These additional safety options are also listed in the Safetychapter for your convenience, so that you have a complete list of all available safety features.Safety is important to you as the owner of this equipment, and to Tug as the manufacturer. Thatis why we urge you to closely adhere to our recommended preventive maintenance program, andto thoroughly train all of your operating and maintenance personnel in the proper use and maintenance procedures for your vehicles. Tug is always anxious to help in this capacity whereverwe are needed.We go to a great deal of expense to prepare the most current and comprehensive Operation andService Manuals in the industry. We urge you to ensure that no one operates or services yourvehicles without first reading and understanding this manual. This will keep us in a safetypartnership which will benefit both your company and ours.Sincerely,Don L. ChapmanPresidentIntroduction: MA Tow TractorDec. 1995p. 6

Editor’s Note:The number one priority at Tug Manufacturing is always to provide the very best, safest and mostreliable equipment available anywhere in the world. An important part of meeting this goal isproviding you, the customer, with the most accurate and complete technical documentation inthe industry. Whether you are an engineer, a maintenance technician, an operator or a spareparts purchasing agent, this Operation and Service Manual has been designed to make your partof maintaining and operating your Tug equipment as safe, simple and cost efficient as possible.At Tug, we are the best at what we do. However, we maintain that where serving the customer'sneeds is concerned, we always leave room for improvement. That is why we have included theCustomer Manual Revision Forms located at the back of this manual. If you have anycomments, corrrections or omissions that you feel should be addressed, we ask that you pleasefill out one of these simple, self-addressed forms, add postage and mail it back to us. We willpromptly and seriously consider the problem and take appropriate action.Please accept our personal thanks for giving all of us at Tug Manufacturing the pleasure ofmeeting your ground support equipment needs.Introduction: MA Tow TractorDec. 1995p. 7

RECORD OF REVISIONSMAR 22, 1974-ORIGINAL ISSUENOV 14, 1974-REVISION #1APR 15, 1975-REVISION #2NOV 15, 1975-REVISION #3AUG 15, 1977-REVISION #4SEP 01, 1978-REVISION #5JAN 01, 1979-REVISION #6APR 01, 1980-REVISION #7DEC 31, 1983-REVISION #8JUL 16, 1984-REVISION #9OCT 26, 1984-REVISION #10DEC 01, 1985-REVISION #11JUL 08, 1987-REVISION #12JUL 08, 1987-REVISION #13AUG 25, 1987-REVISION #14APR 02, 1989-REVISION #15MAY 1992-REVISION #16OCT 1992-REVISION #17DEC 1995-REVISION #181997-REVISION #19JAN 1997-REVISION #19AJUNE 1997-REVISION #19BNOV. 1998-REVISION #20(REISSUED)REFER TO CHAPTER 4-2 SECTIONS.Introduction: MA Tow TractorNov. 1998(RE-ISSUED)p. 8

IntroductionCOVERDec 19951-26June 1997Introduction2Dec 19951-27Dec 1995Intruduction3Dec 19951-28Dec 1995introduction4Nov. 19981-31June 1997Introduction5Nov. 19981-32June 1997Introduction6Dec 19951-33June 1997Introduction7Dec 19951-34June 1997Introduction8Nov. 19981-41June 1997Introduction9Nov. 19981-42Dec 1995Introduction10Nov. 19981-51Dec 1995Introduction11Nov. 19981-52Dec 1995Introduction12Nov. 19981-53Dec 1995safety1Dec 19951-54Dec 1995safety2Dec 19952-Contents1Dec 1995safety3Dec 19952-Contents2Dec 1995safety4Dec 19952-Contents3Dec 1995safety5June 19972-Contents4Dec 1995safety6June 19972-11Dec 1995safety7Dec 19952-12June 1997safety8Dec 19952-13June 1997Safety9June 19972-14June 1997Safety10Dec 19952-15June 19971-Contents1Dec 19952-16Dec 19951-Contents2Dec 19952-17June 19971-Contents3Dec 19952-18June 19971-Contents4Dec 19952-19June 19971-11Dec 19952-110Dec 19951-12Dec 19952-21Dec 19951-13Dec 19952-22June 19971-14Dec 19952-23June 19971-15Dec 19952-24June 19971-16June 19972-25June 19971-17June 19972-26June 19971-18Dec 19952-27June 19971-21Dec 19952-28June 19971-22June 19972-29June 19971-23June 19972-210Dec 19951-24June 19972-211Dec 19951-25Dec 19952-212Dec 1995Introduction: MA Tow TractorNov. 1998p. 9