
Operation and Service Manual Documents
TUG Model MA Tow Tractor - Rev 19:
Chapter One: General Information and Operating Instructions.
Chapter Two: Maintenance
Chapter Three: Overhaul
Chapter Four: Illustrated Parts List
Chapter Five: Appendices

MODEL MA
TOW TRACTOR
OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL
ORIGINALLY ISSUED MARCH 22, 1974

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NOTE: The information contained in this
publication is intended exclusively for the
use of Tug Manufacturing Corporation
and its customers. Disclosure to non-
Tug customers may result in legal action
by Tug Manufacturing Corporation.
Note: The information contained in this document is
intended to be accurate and up to date at the time
of original issue. Tug Manufacturing Corporation
reserves the right to update the information in this
document, without warning, as deemed prudent or
necessary by Tug Manufacturing Corporation.

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INTRODUCTION TO THE OPERATION ANO SERVICE MANUAL
This manual establishes the operation and maintenance procedures that are to be used by
operators of the Tug Manufacturing Corporation Models MA-30, MA-40, MA-50, MA-60, MA-70 &
MA-80 Tow Tractors.
During recent years, the importance of Materials Handling (the physical movement of materials)
has received serious and concentrated study. Due to the need for increased economy in today’s
industry, new and more efficient methods have becomenecessary for the handling and storage of
materials.
Forklift and reach trucks are the well estabIished implements utilized for stocking loads, often
stacking them extremely high. They have enabied more effective utilization of valuable storage
space. While these vehicies are frequently operated for transferring loads over short distances,
their use is not economical when lengthy traveling is involved.
For lengthy traveling, the tow tractor is a valuable tool, especially when used in conjunction with
a trailer train. This system provides an economical mode of transferring a large amount of
material or goods over a long distance. The more specialized forklifts are then left to concentrate
on the high stacking operations forwhich they were designed.
To accomplish productive movement of materials, one more important factor must be consid-
ered. The operator must be a skilled and responsible person. This expertise should not be
solely based on his ability to drive, but on his ability to identify and understand the various pieces
of equipment related to his job.
Certain operation and maintenance procedures have been covered in greater depth in a series of
video tapes which are available from Tug Manufacturing Corporation.
These video tapes include the foliowing:
MA-1 Proper Operation
C148 Ford 300 L.P. System
C149 Basic 12 Volt Electrics
C144 Rockwell Steer Axle Repairs (With Brakes)
C145 Rockwell Drive Axle Repairs
C147 Ford 300 Carburetor Overhaul

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MODEL NUMBER CODING OF MA TOW TRACTORS
MA - 30 - 1 - 1 - 137
Drawbar:
30=3000 Ibs DBP
40=4000 Ibs DBP
50=5000 lbs DBP
60=6000 lbs DBP
70=7000 lbs DBP
80=8000 lbs DBP
Engine:
1 = Ford 240 CID 6-cyl or
Ford 300 CID (4.9 liter) 6-cyl
4 = Perkins 4.236 Diesel
8 = Cummins/Onan A3.4 Diesel
14= Perkins 1000-4 243 CID (4.0 liter) 4-cyl
H = Hercules D-2300 Diesel
The model number is stamped on the top of
the left frame rail, just outside the engine
compartment, as is the date of manufacture.
It is not necessary to open the engine
compartment to locate the serial number.
Rear Axle:
1 = Rockwell
2 = Dana
Serial Number

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TUG Manufacturing Corporation
LIMITED W ARRANTY
TUG Manufacturing Corporation (“TUG”) warrants to the original purchaser all TUG equipment against defective materials or workmanship (but
not against failures or defects resulting, directly or indirectly, from accident, abuse, modification, alteration, lack of recommended mainte-
nance, use of non-recommended fuels, normal wear and tear, misuse, use of parts and components not manufactured or supplied by TUG,
or use for purposes not reasonably intended) for a period of one (1) year from date of shipment to the original purchaser or the first 1,000 hours
of operation, whichever occurs first. The warranty of purchased functional components is limited to that specified by the component manufac-
turer.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS NOT ASSIGNABLE BY THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF TUG EQUIPMENT. ANY PURPORTED ASSIGN-
MENT OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE VOID AND TUG SHALL HAVE NO OBLIGATION TO HONOR OR PERFORM UNDER
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IN FAVOR OF ANY PERSON OR ENTITY OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER.
TUG will, at its sole option, repair or replace any component, part or parts, if found on examination by TUG to be defective and if the necessary
return charges are prepaid by the original purchaser. Installation labor will be the original purchaser’s responsibility. The above only applies
to TUG manufactured components. Purchased components will be handled based on their individual warranties.
THE ABOVE WARRANTY AND THE ABOVE OBLIGATION TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ARE COMPLETE AND INCLUSIVE. THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHICH MAY BE FOUND IN CON-
NECTION WITH THE PRODUCT ARE HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO NINETY (90) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF SHIPMENT TO THE
ORIGINAL PURCHASER.
THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF ANY PERSON, AND THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATION AND LIABILITY OF TUG WITH
RESPECT TO TUG EQUIPMENT IS THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH HEREIN. TUG SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE
FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT OR IN TORT, OR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
INCLUDING LOSS OF USE AND LOST PROFITS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE PURCHASE, SALES, SHIPMENT, SERVICE, REPAIR OR
OPERATION OF ANY TUG EQUIPMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL TUG’S LIABILITY TO ANY PERSON EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF
THE TUG EQUIPMENT.
Any expense incurred without TUG’s prior consent for repairs or replacement will not be allowed. All modifications by the end-user must be
approved by TUG in writing, in order that the expressed warranty remain in effect.
TUG reserves the right to make changes in design and changes or improvements upon its products without any obligation upon itself to install
the same upon its products theretofore manufactured.
Tractors with known failed or defective parts must be immediately removed from service.
This Warranty requires proper and timely maintenance and periodic inspections of the TUG tow tractor as indicated in the operator’s manual
furnished with each TUG unit. The cost of routine or required maintenance and service is the responsibility of the customer. The customer
is required to keep documented evidence of when and by whom maintenance and service are performed.
Inquiries concerning this policy should be addressed to:
TUG Manufacturing Corporation Operations Phone Number: (770) 422-7233
2652 South Main Street Sales Phone Number: (770) 422-7230
P.O. Box 1447 TUG Shop Phone: (800) 989-8499 or (770) 422-8021
Kennesaw, GA 30144-3520 USA TUG Shop Fax Number. (770) 422-8730
http://www.tugmanufacturing.com

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Dear Customer,
On behalf of the entire Tug Team, I want to both thank you and congratulate you for purchasing
your Tug MA Tow Tractor. You have made an excellent choice.
At Tug, our first priority is to build the toughest, most capable and safest vehicle available in the
marketplace. We believe we do that. The Safety chapter in this manual discusses several
safety items that are built into your new product as standard equipment.
Additionally, Tug makes available numerous special safety items which may be especially suited
to your particular application. You may have already chosen to have your new unit equipped with
some or all of these features. These additional safety options are also listed in the Safety
chapter for your convenience, so that you have a complete list of all available safety features.
Safety is important to you as the owner of this equipment, and to Tug as the manufacturer. That
is why we urge you to closely adhere to our recommended preventive maintenance program, and
to thoroughly train all of your operating and maintenance personnel in the proper use and main-
tenance procedures for your vehicles. Tug is always anxious to help in this capacity wherever
we are needed.
We go to a great deal of expense to prepare the most current and comprehensive Operation and
Service Manuals in the industry. We urge you to ensure that no one operates or services your
vehicles without first reading and understanding this manual. This will keep us in a safety
partnership which will benefit both your company and ours.
Sincerely,
Don L. Chapman
President

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Editor’s Note:
The number one priority at Tug Manufacturing is always to provide the very best, safest and most
reliable equipment available anywhere in the world. An important part of meeting this goal is
providing you, the customer, with the most accurate and complete technical documentation in
the industry. Whether you are an engineer, a maintenance technician, an operator or a spare
parts purchasing agent, this Operation and Service Manual has been designed to make your part
of maintaining and operating your Tug equipment as safe, simple and cost efficient as possible.
At Tug, we are the best at what we do. However, we maintain that where serving the customer's
needs is concerned, we always leave room for improvement. That is why we have included the
Customer Manual Revision Forms located at the back of this manual. If you have any
comments, corrrections or omissions that you feel should be addressed, we ask that you please
fill out one of these simple, self-addressed forms, add postage and mail it back to us. We will
promptly and seriously consider the problem and take appropriate action.
Please accept our personal thanks for giving all of us at Tug Manufacturing the pleasure of
meeting your ground support equipment needs.

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RECORD OF REVISIONS
MAR 22, 1974 - ORIGINAL ISSUE
NOV 14, 1974 - REVISION #1
APR 15, 1975 - REVISION #2
NOV 15, 1975 - REVISION #3
AUG 15, 1977 - REVISION #4
SEP 01, 1978 - REVISION #5
JAN 01, 1979 - REVISION #6
APR 01, 1980 - REVISION #7
DEC 31, 1983 - REVISION #8
JUL 16, 1984 - REVISION #9
OCT 26, 1984 - REVISION #10
DEC 01, 1985 - REVISION #11
JUL 08, 1987 - REVISION #12
JUL 08, 1987 - REVISION #13
AUG 25, 1987 - REVISION #14
APR 02, 1989 - REVISION #15
MAY 1992 - REVISION #16
OCT 1992 - REVISION #17
DEC 1995 - REVISION #18 (RE-ISSUED)
1997 - REVISION #19
JAN 1997 - REVISION #19A
JUNE 1997 - REVISION #19B
NOV. 1998 - REVISION #20 (REISSUED)
REFER TO CHAPTER 4-2 SECTIONS.

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Get the comprehensive manual for the TUG Model MA Tow Tractor, covering general information, operating instructions, maintenance, overhaul, illustrated parts list, and appendices.
- Chapter One: General Information and Operating Instructions
- Chapter Two: Maintenance
- Chapter Three: Overhaul
- Chapter Four: Illustrated Parts List
- Chapter Five: Appendices
This manual is essential for both professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts. It provides detailed procedures for operating and maintaining Tug Manufacturing Corporation Models MA-30, MA-40, MA-50, MA-60, MA-70, and MA-80 Tow Tractors, equipped with engines such as Ford 240 CID 6-cyl, Ford 300 CID (4.9 liter) 6-cyl, Perkins 4.236 Diesel, Cummins/Onan A3.4 Diesel, Perkins 1000-4 243 CID (4.0 liter) 4-cyl, and Hercules D-2300 Diesel.