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Operation
NOTE: There are several requirements you must abide by
when towing another vehicle. Learn the regulations
and rules about towing another vehicle and observe
them.
If the loader is being towed by another vehicle and the engine
will not start, remove the front and rear drive shafts; otherwise
the transmission will rotate without being properly lubricated,
causing seizure. Before removing them, apply the parking
brakes and block the wheels securely.
If the engine can be started and the steering wheel and brakes
function normally, have someone get on the loader you are
going to tow for steering it.
Before you tow a vehicle make sure you have checked the
following:
• Check the weights of your loader and the vehicle to
be towed and make sure you loader has sufficient
braking capacity to stop the towed load.
• Check if the vehicle to be towed can be braked and
steered. If not, do not allow anyone to ride on the
towed vehicle.
• Check the tow rope or tow bar for damage and make
sure it has sufficient strength for the work.
• When necessary to descend a grade, another towing
vehicle must be used in the rear to retard.
When towing make sure you are doing the following:
• Start slowly. A sudden start can lead to a broken tow
rope.
• The tow line must be along the center line of both
your loader and the vehicle to be towed.
• If you use any other towing device, refer to the
Instruction Manual supplied with the towing device.
• If it is difficult to tow the loader, transport it by a trailer
truck to your nearest repair shop.
• In addition to the above measures, release the
parking brake if the engine will not start or the
hydraulic pumps are defective.
IF ENGINE STALLS WHILE
TRAVELING
BRAKE SYSTEM: The brakes can be applied approximately 9
times by pressing the brake pedal due to the oil pressure
stored in the accumulator after engine is turned "OFF" if
the engine stalls while traveling, move to an out of traffic
area and park. Do not pump the brake pedal at this time;
otherwise the brake oil pressure will be used up, thus
causing the brakes to fail.
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