JT5 Operator’s Manual Transport - 65
Tow
CMW
®
Tow
Under normal conditions, drilling unit should not be towed. If unit breaks down and towing is necessary:
• Attach chains to indicated tow points facing towing vehicle.
• Disengage track hydraulics.
• Tow for short distances at less than 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
• Use maximum towing force of 1.5 times unit weight.
To disengage track hydraulics:
1. Loosen locknut (2).
2. Turn screw (1) on each counterbalance valve
clockwise until it stops.
3. Repeat on other track.
To engage track hydraulics:
1. Turn screw (1) on counterbalance valve
exactly the same number of turns
counterclockwise.
2. Tighten locknut (2).
3. Repeat on other track.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to count number of
turns.