EAGLE TUGS
THE
POWER
TO
MOVE YOU
OPERATIONS MANUAL
VEHICLE TYPES: ALL TT, TN, TU, & TUL MODELS
ENGINE TYPES: FORD/WISCON GAS & LPG
ISUZU DIESEL
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
NOTICE
Appropriate service methods
engi
nes as well as the personal safety of the individual performing the
rections for accomplishing service
su
re reliability.
There are mm1erous variations in procedures, tec
of the individual
ti
ons as to each. Accordingly, anyo
compromises hi
doing
s/
her personal safety, and/or the e
the
and
proper
repair procedures are essential for the safe, reliable operation of all industrial
and
repair work
work
. This Manual carmot possibly anticipate all such variations and provide advice or cau-
ne who
depart
with
tested and effective techniques. Following them will help as-
hniqu
es, tools
s from the instructions provided
quipm
ent integrity
WARNINGS
The foll
owing
list contains some genera l WARNINGS that you should follow
• Always
• Use safety stands whenever a procedure requires
• Be
• Set the parking brake (if equipped)
the
• Operate the engine only in a well-ventilated area to avoid the
• Keep yourself
belts.
•
To
catalytic converter
• Do not smoke while working
• To avoid injury,
work
• Keep h
time by an increase in
shou
wear
safety glasses for eye
sur
e that the ignitions switch is always
front
and rea
prevent serious
on
the e
ands
ld
be
r s
urf
aces
of
and your
alw
quipm
and
other objects clea r
taken to ensure the electric cooling fan(s) are completely disconnect
clothing away from moving parts
burn
s,
avoid contact
an
d muffle
ays remove rings, watches, loose h
ent. Tie long hair securely be
und
er hood t
prot
ection.
you
in the OFF position, unless otherwise required by the procedur
when
working on the e
the tires to provide furth
with
hot metal parts such as the radiator,
r.
on
the equipment.
hind
of
the radiator
empera
and
tures, even thou
work
. This Service Manual provides general di-
and
part
s for servicing e
by his/her choice
when
to be
und
er the equipment.
quipm
ent. Place wood blocks (4" x 4" or large
er
restraint from in
dan
ger of carbon
when
the engine is
anging jewelry, and loose clothing before beginning to
the head.
blades. Electric
gh
the ignition is
cooling fan (s) can start to opera
quipm
in
this
Manu
of
methods, tools
you
work on equipment:
adver
tent eq
mon
oxide.
runnin
exhaus
in
the OFF position .
ed when
ent, as well as in the skill
al must first establi
or
part
s.
e.
r)
uipm
ent movement.
g,
especially the fan
t manifold, ta
working
und
and
il
pipe,
te
at
TI1
erefore, care
er the hood.
sh he
to
any
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TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
OPERATIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE ............................................ .... ..... .................................... .. ....... ......................... ........ 2
V'VARNINGS
OF
TABLE
INTRODUCTION
WELCOME ................................................. ................................ .......................... ...................................................... 6
PURPOSE & USE
CONTACT INFORMATION .............. ................... ........................................................................................................ 6
\VARRANTY
WARRANTY
WARRANTY REGISTRATION ......... ..... ...................................................................................................... ................. 6
ADDITIONAL WARRANTY INFORMATION ................................ ......................................................... ............ .. ........ 6
Tires ..........
Battery ................................................................
STANDARD WARRANTY ................... ......... ..................................... ....................................... ................ ................... 7
SAFETY
................................................................. ............................... ....................... ................................................ 8
GENERAL SAFETY .................................................................................... .. .. ........... ........ ................... ..... .... ..............
LOAD
TOWING
LOAD PUSHING SAFETY .................................................................... ..................................................................... 10
SERVICING SAFETY .............................. ..................... ...... .................... ....................................................................
REPAIRS SAFETY ..................... ..... .. .... .......................... ................ ............. .. ............................................................
Contro
Tires/\Vheels .................................................
Lifting the Tractor ..............................................................
EMERGENCY TOWING
MANUAL
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CONTENTS ............................................................. ............ ........ ......... ............................................... ...... 3
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OF
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PROCEDURES ....................................................................................................................................... 6
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MANUAL
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SAFETY ........................................................................ .......................... .. ........................................ 9
l Cables ...............................
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10
10
11
11
11
11
OP
ERAT
ING
PROCEDURES
OVERVIEW .................................................................................... ........... ...............................................................
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION CHECKLIST ..................... .................................. .......................................... ...........
Walk-A-Round Inspection ......
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Inside Drivers Compartn1ent ......................................................
Cab
Inspection ....................................... .............................
VEHICLE OPERATIONS ..................................... ......................................................................................................
INSTRUMENTATION .......................... ......................................................................................... ... ..........................
Oil
Pressure
Hour
Meter .....................................
Voltage Gauge
Fuel
Gauge
Ten1perature
CONTROLS ...... ............................... .. .. ........... ..........................................................................................................
Ignition Switch
Headlight
Gauge ................................................
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Gauge
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switch .....
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13
13
13
13
13
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14
14
14
14
14
14
15
3
Heat
Temperature
Heater
Defrost
Fan
Fan
Conh·ol
Control
Control
Switch
(Option) ........
STARTING & SHUT-DOWN
Gasoline[LP
Diesel
Diesel
TRANSMISSION
BRAKING
Parking
Foot
Brake .....
PARKING
EMERGENCY
MOVING
Tractors
Engine
Engine-
....................................................................................................................................................
With
OPERATION
.................................... · .......................................................................
Brake ...................................................................................................................................................
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TOWING
LOADS
............................................................................................................
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(Option)
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(Option) ...........................................................................................................
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PROCEDURES
with
Automatic
Optional
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............................................................................................................
Choke
Shutdown
...................................................................
System
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15
16
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16
17
18
18
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19
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19
19
SERVICING
PR
EVENTATIVE
PREVENT
PROCEDURES
MAINTENANCE
ATIVE
MAINTENA
......................................................................................
(ALL
NCE
(ALL
SPECIFICATIONS & CAPACITIES
FoRD/Isuzu
Engine
Fuel
Engine
Transmission
Engine
Brake
Steering
Axle
FORD/WISCONflsuzu
Engine
Fuel
Engine
T
ran
Engine
Brake
S
teering
Axle
CHRYSLER/CONTINENTAL/TI4-8,
Specifications .........
TI-10
& 12 ....
Specificatio
Tank
Refill
Capacities
Crankcase
Refill
Cooling
Syste
System
Refill
System
n1
.................................................................................................................................................... 23
..................
Capacities ....................................................................................................................................... 23
Specifications
Tank
Refill
Capacities
Crankcase
smission
Refill
Cooling
System
......
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ns
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Capacities
Capacities
TI4-8,
.............................................................................................
......................................................
Refill
Capacities
....
.......
TN.
TU &
..................
...................................................
Capacities
.......................................................................................................................... 25
Capacities ...
Refill
Capaci
Systen1 .................................................................................................................................................... 25
Sys
te1n ................................................................................................................................................ 25
Refill
Capacities
........................... ..........................................................................................................
TN,
....
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CHRYSLER/CONTINENTAL TI-10 &
Specifications
........................................................................................................
....
...................................... 20
TI,TN,TU & TUL
TI,TN,TU & TUL
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MODELS WITH
MODELS
WITH
GASOLINE
DIESEL ENGINE)
...................................................................... ............. ........ 22
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TUL
MODE
......
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ties
....
TU & TUL
12
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LS ...
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MODELS
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ENGINE)
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22
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INTRODUCTION
WELCOME
Welcome to the growing family
and
ease of operation in mind. We
PURPOSE
T
his
manual
well
as
to inform you of the preventative maintenance
Your EAGLE vehicle
ently than over-the-road trucks
ERATOR'S RESPONSIBILITY
JUDGEMENT) MANNER.
The descriptions
INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, LLC. Reserves the right to discontinue models
signs
or
CONTACT
&
USE
is designed
and
components used
as
was
specifications contained in this manual were in effect
INFORMATION
OF
designed to
without
of
·EAGLE tractor operators. The tractor was built with the operator's safety, comfort
hope
MANUAL
a quick
BE
guide
and
automobiles,
TO
OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT
ALERT--YOUR
notice
you
agree
to familiarize
do
very speci
and
without incurring obligations.
and
enjoy
your
EAGLE experience.
you
with
the correct
and
servicing recommendations of the manufacturer.
fic
tasks. For that reason, it will look, f
as
well as various other types of vocational vehicles. IT IS THE OP-
IN
AND
OTHERS SAFETY
and
A SAFE
IS
INVOLVED!
at
the time the
at
any
hme
safe operation of
eet
drive
AND
PRUDENT
manual
and/or
to change specifications, de-
your
Eagle vehicle as
and
ftmction differ-
(GOOD
was printed. EAGLE
SOUND
Customer
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WARRANTY
WARRANTY
PLEASE READ WARRANTY INF
Before contacting Eagle
Truck
Truck
Engine
Engine
Engine
Hours
ter
Model
Serial
Type
Make
Serial
Reading
PROCEDURES
Industrial
Number
Number
on
Holll'
Me-
ORMATION
Truck
for
any
CAREFULLY.
warranty
issue
please
have
the
foll
owing
informa
tion ready:
ALL INFORMATION (*HOURS
ON
OAT
A PLATE LOCATED BESIDE DRIVERS SEAT.
Customer
26111
Taylor, MI 48180
customerserv
(734) 442-1000 - (800) 671-0431
WARRANTY
Included
Pl
ease
either
ADDITIONAL
TIRES
For pne
on
the
For
solid
BATTERY
In
the
Service
North
lin
i
ce@eagletu~
with
fill these
the
distributor
umatic
remaining
tires,
U.S. a
nd
e Rd
REGISTRATION
the vehicles
out
and
Parts
return them
or
directly
WARRANTY
tires,
con
tact
your
tread
wear
as a percent
con
tact Eagle directly.
Canada,
call1-888-823-0954
CAN
BE
FOUND
& Service
to
the
manufach.trer.
at the factory
INFORMATION
nearest
Pow
of
or
total
ON
HOUR
manual
prior
er King (Kelly-Springfield)
1-877-255-22
to s
new
are
hipment
tread.
METER
warranty
Warranty
of
87
registrations
your new
LOCATED
registration
unit.
brand
dealer
ON
DASH
from the
for
your
who
PANEL)
manufacturer
Eagle tractor is
will
adjust
CAN
your
BE
FOUND
of
your engine.
completed
claim
by
based
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WARRANTY
Thr
eeagle•·•
The Threeagle'" Warranty covers only Eagle TT-series aircraft tractors manufactured after October
warrants that the Eagle TT-series tow tractors
3,000 operating hours, (except for the electrical and cooling systems which are 3 months
the first customer (or first use), whichever comes first. Written notice
warranty period and within thirty
or
repairing, at EAGLE's election, any part
resentative. Any EAGLE machine
prepaid transportation, and which is found to be
other hand, should a part be found not defective, inspection and handling charges may be charged to the customer
Service Representative by EAGLE.
This warranty does not extend to the tires and batteries as these are warranted directly to the user by their respective manufacturer and not
Warranty
by
EAGLE
Inform
ation•
will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period
(30) days after such defect is discovered. Liability under this warranty is limited to either replacing
or
parts deemed defective after examination by EAGLE or
or
any
of
its parts returned by customer to EAGLE
def
ective, will be repaired
or
the Authorized Service Representative.
1,
2006. Eagle Tugs (EAGLE)
of
3 years or
or
500 hours), from date
of
any claimed defect must be given to EAGLE within the
an
Authorized Service Rep-
or
an Authorized Service Representative via
or
replaced and returned to customer prepaid. On the
of
delivery to
or
Authorized
This warranty does not apply to any EAGLE tow tractor,
improper handling, maintenance
or
altered outside
This warranty does not apply to routine maintenance, ignition components,
ters, seals, plugs, hoses, belts, brake pads, light bulbs, fuses
original term for a
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH ABOVE,
TEES , EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHETHER ARISING BY STATUTE, CUSTOM OF TRADE OR UNDER ORAL OR
STATEMENTS MADE BY OR ON BEHALF OF EAGLE NEGOTIATIONS WITH CUSTOMER, DISTRIBUTOR, DEALER OR
REPRESENTATIVE, ARE HEREBY OVERWRITTEN AND EXCLUDED, AND NO LIABILITY SHALL ATTACH TO EAGLE, EITHER IN CONTRACT OR
ITS,
DAMAGES, COSTS, CHARGES, LIABILITY OR EXP ENSES, WHETHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHERW
SUPPLY
SUBJECT TO
Note-The
*
tured prior to
hour
ISE, WHICH ARISE OUT OF OR
OF
s.
Eagle Bob Tails are covered under Ford Motor Company's Standard Warranty for each respective Ford truck model.
of
EAGLE's plant
ny
EAGLE machine
SERV
ICES.
CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
Threeagle'" Warranty covers only TT-series tow tractors manufactured after October 1, 2006. All TT-series manufac-
th
e date above, and all other Eagle Tugs models, are covered under our Standard Warranty
or
application;
or
the facility
or
ALL
IN
TORT, OR STRICT LIABILITY
nor
part replaced
WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS, INDEMNITIES AND GUARAN-
IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OR USE
or
component part(s) that have been subjected to misuse, accident
does it extend to the EAGLE machine and/or parts whi
of
an Authorized Service Representative.
or
or
similar items. Moreover, this warranty does not extend beyond its
or
repaired under warranty.
IN
TORT, FOR ANY DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, LOSS OF PROF-
wearable parts
of
the EAGLE machine such as fil-
OF
ANY EAGLE MACHINE
ch
have been repaired
WRITIEN
OR
of
1 Year
or
2,000
or
THE
ANY
7
SAFETY
GENERAL
l11e following safety recommendations are not intended to
but
rather serve
to be safe when they leave the factory. Modifications made to the vehicle after it leaves the factory can cause the vehicle
to be tmsafe. In any situation,
operator's
THIS TRACTOR
TENDED
USE FOR
THE TRACTOR
! WARNING: FAILURE
OUS
INJURY
• Follow all company, facility
facility management
• Review carefully
or
SAFETY
address
as
a guide. Eagle has taken extensive measures to make sure the ALL vehicles are designed
common
responsibility.
IS
A DESIGNED TO
TO
BE
USED FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, RACING OR GENERAL "HORSE PLAY ACTIVITIES".
ANY OF THESE INAPPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES COULD RESULT
AND
SURROUNDING OBJECTS.
TO
COMPLY WITH
OR
DEATH AS
operate this h·actor.
and
and
understand
WELL
sense
and
caution
BE
A DEDICATED "WORKING" VEHICLE. IT
THE
FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAN RESULT IN SERI-
AS EQUIPMENT DAMAGE!
and
OSHA Safety Rules.
review them carefully.
the "Operating Procedures" section
should
every possible safety aspect
always be applied
If
you
don't
have a copy of these, request a copy from
of
operating this vehicle,
and
tested
and
is ultimately the owner/
IS
NOT DESIGNED FOR OR IN-
IN
INJURY, DEATH OR DAMAGE TO
of
this manual before endeavoring to start
your
Be
•
! WARNING:
RUNNING.
WHERE THE
CONTAIN
HALED STEADILY
•
• Do not begin
• Never start the tractor's engine while
• Your h·actor's seat/s are
•
sure that the tractor is
ated.
Such items as rotating beacons, back-up alarms, etc. are available from EAGLE's Factory
GLE distributor.
ALL
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES GIVE OFF VARIOUS FUMES
DO
NOT
START
EXHAUST GASES CAN ACCUMULATE.
POISONOUS CARBON MONOXIDE, WHICH CAN ENDANGER YOUR HEALTH
FOR EVEN A FEW MINUTES!
Always
tion of the manual).
regularities immediately
transmission in
seat
ure
If
tract
do
the "PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION" before using the tractor (See "CHECKLIST" following this sec-
to
operate the tractor if it
neuh·al
before starting the engine.
to
do
so
may
cause injury in the event of a collision.
your
tractor is
you
from the safe operation of the tractor.
equipped
equipped
OR
to
or
park
equipped
with
with
fully ftmctional safety
RUN
THE
ENGINE
should
your
supervisor
standing
and
the parking brake in the "on" position.
with retractable seat belts for
Be
sure
the
a passenger seat,
have defective lights, horn, brakes, steering
and/or
on the grotmd. Start the engine from the operator's se
seat
belt is fitted snugly
BE
equipment
IN
A CLOSED OR POORLY VENTILATED BUILDING
AVOID
the
and
if
ALERT!
proper
it
BREATHING THESE GASES AS THEY MAY
maintenance personnel.
your
around
is occupied, be
required
safety. Fasten
the hips,
sure
that the passenger does
in
the areas it will be oper-
or
your
AND
GASES WHEN
OR
or
tires . Report ir-
your
seat
belt
and
not
around
the waist as fail-
local EA-
LIFE IF IN-
at
with the
adjust the
not
dis-
8
• You (and any passenger)
avoid injury.
•
If
your
vehicle is a Utility Tractor with a rear deck (Models TU
and
are within the perimeter
must
always keep
of
the tractor's frame before starting the tractor.
your
arms
and
legs within the perimeter of the tracto r's frame to
or
TUL), be sure all items
on
the deck are secure
• Keep
your
foot
ON
the brake pedal
and
OFF the accelerator
and
relea
transmission into gear.
• Before shifting from forward to reverse
into gear except when the engine is
or
reverse to forward, bring the vehicle
at
idle
speed
and
your
foot is
on
the brake
• Before dismounting from the tractor, place the transmission in "PARK"
•
If
you
have
not
operated this
congested) area w1til
• Keep
hands
and
you
feet away from moving mechanical parts including tires.
• A void wearing loose clothing that might
• Check
•
When
always anticipate
• Use particular care
your
path of int
ended
operating the tractor, be particularly cautious when
other
to
operate the vehicle
be reduced when entering a
wide, especially
• Speed
should
stopping
and
• Reduce speed
if
towing trailers.
always be adju
the
weight
when
approaching speed
equipment
are familiar
motion for persmmel
equipment
turn
to assure complete control
sted
to allow for a safe
previously, practice driving
with
all aspects of its operation.
get
caught in moving parts.
and/or
and
personnel movements. SOlmd the
at
a safe speed,
and
of the load being moved. Avoid
bumps.
possible obstructions, before proceeding.
in
conges
ted
commensurate
of
the vehicle
controlled stop, considering the space available for
sudden
stops.
se
the parking brake before shifting the
to
a complete stop. Do
peda
l.
and
apply
the parking brake.
and
operating it in a safe
areas.
Be
alert
horn
when
with
conditions. Speed
and
any
towed loads. Take all corners
near
approaching corners.
and
clear (not
blind corners
should
not
shift
and
always
• Do
not
tamper with the engine
• Never drive crossways
• Avoid operating
• Keep clear of the
LOAD
If
towing a load, check to see that:
TOWING
•
The
towed load is securely cotmected to the hitch
on
edge
SAFETY
position.
• The tow
ed
cargo load is secure
• For maximum tractor
parallel
to
the
ground
• Watch the trailer's rear
speed
governor.
on
a slope.
bumpy, soft surfaces. Avoid potholes
of loading docks.
of
the tractor.
and
within the exterior frame
and
load control
when
cmmected to the tractor's hitch.
swing
dears
and
any
obstructions
stability,
as
well
when
when
present.
Be
sure
hitch is locked/fastened into the closed
of
the vehicle that is carrying the load.
as towing
power, be sure the tongue of the trailer is
cornering.
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