17. Troubleshooting
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If the machine becomes mired in the muddy ground and
cannot come out by itself, or when it is necessary to tow a
heavy object with the machine tractive force, tie the sling
belt as illustrated on the right.
IMPORTANT
• Check to see that the wire ropes, sling belts, and
shackles to be used are of sufficient strength and
are free from cracks and damage.Never tow the ma-
chine with the wire rope attached only to the hook.
• The hook is only intended for stabilizing the machine
during shipping.
17-2. Towing
Always safely tow a disabled machine by using the
proper equipment and procedures.
The use of incorrect methods or improper proce-
dures could result in bodily injury.
Follow the recommendations below to properly
perform the towing procedure.
Shackle
Sling belt
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Hook
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