TM 10-3930-671-10 Emergency Towing How To Tow A Disabled Truck If  your  lift  truck  becomes  disabled  but  can  be  moved freely on its own wheels without further damage, use the following procedures to tow it safely to a repair area. It is important for your safety and to the care of  your  lift truck  to  use  the  proper  equipment  and  carefully  follow these recommendations for safe towing. Use  an  approved  towing  coupler  that  bolts  to  the  axle through the counterweight. Towing  equipment  is  optional  equipment  available  from organizational maintenance. 1. Engage the parking brake. 2. Put blocks against the drive wheels E-90