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Moving Your Plane
Check the surroundings of the plane, remove any obstructions, and verify wheel chocks have
been removed.
Make sure you familiarize yourself with how long it takes for your plane to
ramp up/down and stop
. That “coast” when slowing is due to the software that protects your
nose gear from unnecessary damage and stress. Take the time to get used to this feature and
be aware as you move your aircraft.
We strongly recommend using your tug without aircraft attached to get used to the controls
and movements. This is a very user friendly system to use but can take a bit of practice to get
familiar with initially.
As you are moving your plane, be sure your nose gear can handle the turns you are taking. As the
operator, you are responsible for knowing the limitations of your specific aircraft.
Storage
Store your tug in an area that is dry and safe from the elements. Limited exposure to rain and
snow will not affect the electrical systems, however, extended exposure is not recommended. If
you would like a cover for your tug, call us at 800.914.2003
Charge your tug whenever the charge status reads less than 70%. If you do not plan on using
your tug for an extended period of time, leave your tug plugged in and our Smart Charge™
technology will take care of the battery.
Always make sure your tug and accessories are
TURNED OFF.
CONTINUED USE
Maintenance
Recommended tire pressure is
35 psi
. Check consistently to make sure the motors are not
pushing more resistence than necessary.
Tighten chains every 12 months for safe operation.
To tighten chains, remove the six (6) Allen screws around the perimeter of the cover, loosen
five (5) bolts on the motor mount. Using pry bar, tighten chains by pushing against the axel
until there is little to no slack in the chains. While keeping tension, retighten bolts. If you have
any questions about this process, give us a call at 800.914.2003 and we will happily walk you
through the steps. Contact customer support to
replace winch strap when showing wear
.
Caster wheel will need to be re-greased
every two years for continuous use.
Battery Care
Charging your tug is as simple as plugging your included smart charger into your standard outlet
and plug the charger into the tug. To determine the accurate status of your battery’s charge,
leave the tug at rest for more than 60 seconds.
Charge your tug when the battery falls below
70% at rest for optimal battery life.
The tug constantly calculates the state of charge which is why
the percentage fluctuates while moving your plane. That dramatic change is totally normal.
Make sure your Master Switch and LED Light are both turned off when charging.
Leaving them
on may damage your batteries. We use Duracell Ultra Gel deep cycle batteries. When your
batteries are beginning to wear out you will notice shorter times needed between charges.
Replacement batteries can be picked up at most local battery stores. To access the batteries,
take off the cover but pulling on the edges. The cover will slide off with some pressure.
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