Dieci L3500 - Towing the Machine with Engine in Failure; Drum Unloading in Case of Emergency

EMERGENCY PROCEDURE 9
AXH1157-UK (ENG) L3500 L4700 F7000 [FPT S3A] 97
• Follow the steps described in the chapter
"Manually disable the transmission".
• Switch on the electrical panel by turning the
ignition key to position “1” (fig. 150567-1).
• Disengage the parking brake switch.
• Remove the wheels chock.
• During towing, remain seated in the driver's seat
to prevent the parking brake from engaging
automatically.
9.2.2 - Towing the machine with
engine in failure
Figure: 150568-1
In case it is necessary to tow the machine with engine
in failure, follow the following steps:
• Attach the towing bracket between towing
vehicle and the vehicle in failure at the points
prearranged for towing (fig. 150568-1).
• Make sure that the machine is in a stable
configuration and lock the wheels with chocks to
prevent accidental movement of the machine.
• Follow the steps in the section "Manually disable
the parking brake on the vehicle front axle".
• Follow the steps described in the chapter
"Manually disable the towing".
DANGER
With the engine off, the drive and parking
brake are still active.
Towing the machine with active drive and brake
can cause serious damage to the machine and
create dangerous situations.
9.3 - Drum unloading in case of
emergency
Figure: 170103-1
WARNING! Only expert and trained personnel
must perform these operations.
In case of failure of the machine which prevents
normal operations for emptying the drum from its
contents, carry out the following operations:
• Place wedges under the wheels to prevent the
vehicle from moving suddenly.
• If possible, turn the drum so as to position the
hatch (fig. 170103-1) in the highest part.
• Loosen all the bolts and remove the hatch.
• If possible, slowly turn the drum so as to let the
contents slowly flow through the hatch.
CAUTION! Pay utmost attention if the hatch
finds itself under the mixture level as the latter
could come out suddenly when the hatch is
opened.