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December 2019W11/W12/W13 | Operation manual
4. TOWING AND TRANSPORTING
4.1 Towing
Only tow the wheel loader when the steering and brakes are functioning and it cannot be transported any other
way. Only tow the wheel loader with a tow bar or a tow rope. No persons may remain in the tow bar or tow rope's
danger zone while the wheel loader is being towed. The tow bar or tow rope may not be damaged and the ultimate
load must be at least three times the tensile force exerted by the towing vehicle! The towing vehicle must have
sufficient pulling power. The driver of the towing vehicle and the driver of the wheel loader must agree on
procedure and proceed with caution.
After towing the wheel loader, always secure it against rolling off and unauthorized use!
Risk of hydraulic system damage due to overheating!
Only tow the wheel loader as far as is necessary to allow recovery from the danger zone, but a maximum of
500 meters! The towing speed may not exceed 5 km/h.
Use transportation equipment for longer distances or repair the wheel loader in-situ!
Towing equipment
The towing equipment may not be used to tow loads!
Short-circuiting the drive
Accident hazard due to driver's seat tipping! Only tow the wheel loader when the driver's seat is secured. The drive
must be short-circuited by qualified personnel! The wheel loader may not be towed without short-circuiting the
drive!
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