OP000508Operation
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TOWING MACHINE
When necessary to tow another vehicle, the tow rope must
be tied to the towing pin on the counterweight at the rear of
vehicle.
NOTE: The loader must be used for towing only in an
emergency.
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.
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Figure 48
WARNING!
Do not tow machine at a speed over 10 km/h (6 MPH)
and do not tow machine farther than 10 km (6 mi). This
will prevent damage to machine transmission that would
result from lack of lubrication.
WARNING!
When towing another vehicle on a public road, take
necessary measures to let other vehicles and people
know that you are towing another vehicle. Use a flag,
rotating beacon light, or hazard light.
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