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| = Operation = | = Operation = | ||
| - | See the Owner's manual: Operating the Car. | + | See the Owner's manual: Operating the Car |
| - | <center><blockquote><table border=1><tr><td><br> | + | {{OwnersManual|17||p=29377|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.}} |
| - | 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>TOWING | + | {{OwnersManualB120|25||If your vehicle must be towed, it is important that the towing rope be fastened only to the tension rod brackets as illustrated. The rope must be routed under the bottom edge of the bumper. To tow another vehicle, always tie the rope to the rear spring hanger.}} |
| - | <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> | + | |
| Being towed by the rear wheels | Being towed by the rear wheels | ||
| - | <br><img size=400>http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/sightings/forum/1200Datto023.jpg</img> [http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/sightings/forum/1200Datto023.jpg post] | + | <br>{{Photo|1200Datto023.jpg|sightings/forum}} |
| However, these instructions were updated later. The 1980 owner's manual says: | However, these instructions were updated later. The 1980 owner's manual says: | ||
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| * 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.</blockquote> | * Release the parking brake and set the gearshift lever in the "Neutral" position before starting to tow the car.</blockquote> | ||
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| + | Nissan Patrol Y60 towing 1200 Coupe | ||
| + | <br>{{Album|4815}} | ||
| = Factory-suggested Tow Points = | = Factory-suggested Tow Points = | ||
| Front - place rope around tension rod bracket | Front - place rope around tension rod bracket | ||
| - | <br><img size=400>http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/wiki/towing_front.jpg</img> [http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/wiki/towing_front.jpg full] | + | <br>{{Photo|towing_front.jpg}} |
| Rear - place rope around spring shackle | Rear - place rope around spring shackle | ||
| - | <br><img size=400>http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/wiki/towing_rear.jpg</img> [http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/wiki/towing_rear.jpg full] | + | <br>{{Photo|towing_rear.jpg}} |
| Rope-towed | Rope-towed | ||
| - | <br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/13182.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=13182 album] | + | <br>{{Album|13182}} |
| = Towbar = | = Towbar = | ||
| Being towed by towbar | Being towed by towbar | ||
| - | <br><img size=400>http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/sightings/forum/Datto11Mar17.jpg</img> [http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/sightings/forum/Datto11Mar17.jpg full] | + | <br>{{Photo|Datto11Mar17.jpg|sightings/forum}} |
| = Trailering = | = Trailering = | ||
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| Flatbed/flattray towing | Flatbed/flattray towing | ||
| - | <br><img size=400>http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/forum/archive/61442/277_5312bf8ba50e4.jpg</img> [http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/forum/archive/61442/277_5312bf8ba50e4.jpg full] | + | <br>{{Photo|277_5312bf8ba50e4.jpg|forum/archive/61442}} {{Album|9139}} {{Album|13807}} {{Album|5923}} {{Album|8600}} {{Album|8601}} {{Album|9256}} {{Album|13720}} {{Album|14040}} {{Album|15402}} {{Album|19580}} |
| - | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=4815 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/4815.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=5923 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/5923.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=6167 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/6167.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=8600 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/8600.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=8601 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/8601.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=9256 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/9256.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=13720 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/13720.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=14040 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/14040.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=14355 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/14355.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=15402 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/15402.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=19580 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/19580.jpg] | + | {{Album|6167}} |
| - | [http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd261/nathmann/IMG_8513.jpg http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd261/nathmann/th_IMG_8513.jpg] [http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/sightings/forum/imagesCAS2MU6F.jpg http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/sightings/forum/th_imagesCAS2MU6F.jpg] | + | {{PB2|dd261|nathmann||IMG_8513.jpg}} {{Photo|imagesCAS2MU6F.jpg|sightings/forum}} |
| Tie-down | Tie-down | ||
| - | <br><img size=400>http://lh3.ggpht.com/-EqOBxKTkpDM/Ssq6_7yhDcI/AAAAAAAAAzY/994J5iRugfs/20091001%20095741%20DSC09102.JPG</img> [http://lh3.ggpht.com/-EqOBxKTkpDM/Ssq6_7yhDcI/AAAAAAAAAzY/994J5iRugfs/20091001%20095741%20DSC09102.JPG full] | + | <br>{{ExtPhoto|http://lh3.ggpht.com/-EqOBxKTkpDM/Ssq6_7yhDcI/AAAAAAAAAzY/994J5iRugfs|20091001%20095741%20DSC09102.JPG}} |
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| + | Trailer Queens | ||
| + | <br>{{Album|14355}} | ||
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| + | = B210 = | ||
| + | {{Album|21482}} | ||
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| + | = B10 = | ||
| + | {{Album|18866}} {{Album|14827}} | ||
| - | [[Category:General Information]] | + | [[Category:Owner's Manual]]{{End}} |
| - | [[Category:Documentation]] | + | |
Current revision
Yes, your Datsun may be towed safely by another vehicle, with a few considerations.
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Operation
See the Owner's manual: Operating the Car
1972 USA Owners manual (Page 17 ... ):
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.
1974 B120 Owner's Manual (Page 25 ... )
If your vehicle must be towed, it is important that the towing rope be fastened only to the tension rod brackets as illustrated. The rope must be routed under the bottom edge of the bumper. To tow another vehicle, always tie the rope to the rear spring hanger.
Being towed by the rear wheels
However, these instructions were updated later. The 1980 owner's manual says:
Nissan Patrol Y60 towing 1200 CoupeTOWING
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.
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Factory-suggested Tow Points
Front - place rope around tension rod bracket
Rear - place rope around spring shackle
Rope-towed
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Towbar
Being towed by towbar
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Trailering
Being towed on a trailer seems very popular too.
Flatbed/flattray towing
Tie-down
Trailer Queens
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B210
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B10
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