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| Also see: [[Hauling]] | Also see: [[Hauling]] | ||
| - | See the [[Owner's manual|Owner's manual: Operating the Car]] | + | See the Owner's manual: Operating the Car. |
| - | <center><table border=1 width=80% cellspacing=0><tr><td> | + | <center><blockquote><table border=1><tr><td><br> |
| USA 1972 [[Owners manual]] (see page 17 for details): | USA 1972 [[Owners manual]] (see page 17 for details): | ||
| - | <br>[http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/owners_manual/1972/17.jpg http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/owners_manual/1972/th_17.jpg] <blockquote><hr>TOWING | + | <br>[http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/owners_manual/1972/17.jpg http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/owners_manual/1972/th_17.jpg]<blockquote>TOWING |
| - | <br>If the car is being towed with the rear wheel on the ground, do not exceed 17 MPH (30 km/h). The selector lever should be in the "N" position. If the transmission is inoperative, it is advisable to two with the rear wheels raised off the ground, or with the propeller shaft removed.<hr></blockquote></td></tr></table> | + | <br>If the car is being towed with the rear wheel on the ground, do not exceed 17 MPH (30 km/h). The selector lever should be in the "N" position. If the transmission is inoperative, it is advisable to two with the rear wheels raised off the ground, or with the propeller shaft removed.</blockquote></td></tr></table></blockquote></center> |
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| However, these instructions were updated later. The 1980 owner's manual says: | However, these instructions were updated later. The 1980 owner's manual says: | ||
| - | <center><table border=1 width=80% cellspacing=0><tr><td> | + | <blockquote><center>TOWING |
| - | <blockquote><hr>TOWING | + | <br>CAUTION</center> |
| - | <br>CAUTION | + | |
| * It is necessary to use proper towing equipment to avoid possible damage...See the Towing Procedure Manual at dealer side. | * It is necessary to use proper towing equipment to avoid possible damage...See the Towing Procedure Manual at dealer side. | ||
| * All applicable government laws regarding the towing operation must be obeyed. | * All applicable government laws regarding the towing operation must be obeyed. | ||
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| * With manual transmission model, try to restrict towing speed below 80km/h (50 MPH) and towing distance less then 80 km (50 miles). | * With manual transmission model, try to restrict towing speed below 80km/h (50 MPH) and towing distance less then 80 km (50 miles). | ||
| * If the speed or distance must necessarily be greater, remove the propeller shaft beforehand to prevent damage to the transmission | * If the speed or distance must necessarily be greater, remove the propeller shaft beforehand to prevent damage to the transmission | ||
| - | * Release the parking brake and set the gearshift lever in the "Neutral" position before starting to tow the car.<hr></blockquote></td></tr></table> | + | * Release the parking brake and set the gearshift lever in the "Neutral" position before starting to tow the car.</blockquote> |
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Revision as of 07:11, 8 January 2013
Also see: Hauling
See the Owner's manual: Operating the Car.
USA 1972 Owners manual (see page 17 for details):
TOWING
If the car is being towed with the rear wheel on the ground, do not exceed 17 MPH (30 km/h). The selector lever should be in the "N" position. If the transmission is inoperative, it is advisable to two with the rear wheels raised off the ground, or with the propeller shaft removed.
However, these instructions were updated later. The 1980 owner's manual says:
TOWING
CAUTION
- It is necessary to use proper towing equipment to avoid possible damage...See the Towing Procedure Manual at dealer side.
- All applicable government laws regarding the towing operation must be obeyed.
- Before towing, make sure that the transmission, axles, steering system and power train are in good order. If any unit is damaged, a dolly must be used.
- If the transmission is inoperative, tow the car with the rear wheels off the ground, or with the propeller shaft removed.
- When the car is towed with its front wheels on the ground, secure the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with the ignition key turned in the "OFF" position.
- When towing an automatic transmission model, try to restrict towing speed below 30 km/h (20 MPH) and towing distance less than 30 km (20 miles).
- With manual transmission model, try to restrict towing speed below 80km/h (50 MPH) and towing distance less then 80 km (50 miles).
- If the speed or distance must necessarily be greater, remove the propeller shaft beforehand to prevent damage to the transmission
- Release the parking brake and set the gearshift lever in the "Neutral" position before starting to tow the car.