SP002667Wheel Loader Safety
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Towing
When necessary to tow another vehicle, towrope must be tied to
towing pin on counterweight at rear of vehicle.
NOTE: The machine must be used for towing only in an
emergency.
NOTE: Follow all laws and regulations when towing another
vehicle with the machine.
If loader is being towed by another vehicle and engine will not
start, remove front and rear driveshafts; otherwise transmission
will rotate without being properly lubricated, causing
transmission damage. Before removing the driveshafts, apply
parking brake and securely block wheels.
If engine can be started and steering wheel and brakes function
normally, have someone get in the machine that is going to be
towed in order to steer it.
Before towing a vehicle make sure that the following items have
been checked:
• Check weights of the machine and the vehicle being
towed. Make sure the machine has sufficient braking
capacity to stop towed vehicle.
• Check if vehicle being towed can brake and steer. If
not, do not allow anyone to ride on towed vehicle.
• Check towrope or tow bar for damage and make sure
it has sufficient strength for work.
• When necessary to descend a grade, another towing
vehicle must be used in rear to provide additional
braking.
WARNING
AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
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 caused by the from lack
of lubrication.
WARNING
AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
When towing another vehicle on a public road, take
necessary precautionary 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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