Dieci APOLLO MINI AGRI - Emergency Procedure; Vehicle Towing

10 | Emergency procedure
180 AXH1230‐UK ﴾ENG﴿ ‐ Apollo KM
10 Emergency procedure
10.1 Vehicle towing
DANGER
The machine towing is a delicate operation and the risks to the operator are high. The
manufacturer's warranty is not applicable in case of incidents or accidents that occur
during towing. If possible make repairs where the machine is located.
It is advisable that the towing operations are carried out by skilled personnel.
It is absolutely forbidden:
– Evertrytostartthemachinebypushingortowing.
– Totowthemachineonpublicroadsandforverylongpaths,ifpossiblekeeptheyellowflashinglightand
theemergencylightsinoperation.
– Totowthemachineonaslope.
– Standbetweenthetowingmachineandtowedmachine.
WARNING
With the engine off the steering wheel and brakes servo controls do not work. If it is not possible to keep
the engine running while towing the vehicle take into account that the efforts to use the steering wheel
will be much higher than normal.
CAUTION
The machine towing can be made only in emergency conditions at a maximum speed of 4
km/h (2.5 mph) and for short distances up to 500 m (1640 ft).
To tow the machine over longer distances, contact Dieci service center.
CAUTION
It is mandatory to tow the machine with a rigid towing bracket. The towing bracket must be designed for
a tensile stress of 10 tonnes (22040 lb). Attach the towing bracket between towing vehicle and the vehicle
in failure at the points prearranged for towing.
DANGER
Make sure that the weight of a towed vehicle not equipped with brakes never exceeds the weight of the
machine that tows the vehicle. The distance required to stop the vehicle increases with the increase of the
speed and of the load towed, in particular in the slope sections.