OPERATION
TOWING
17VX3
* Personal injury or death could result when towing a disabled machine incorrectry.
* Follow the recommendations below, to properly perform the towing procedure.
* Never use the towing hook at the rear axle to tow the machine.
* During towing operation, NEVER allow anyone between the towing machine and the towed
machine.
* Quick machine movement could overload the tow line or bar and cause it to break. Gradual
and smooth machine movement will work better.
* Keep the tow line angle to a minimum. Do not exceed a 30° angle from the straight ahead
position.
1.
If the machine sinks down on a soft ground and cannot
crawl up by itself" a wire rope should be attached to the
rear axle and the machine must be towed by a towing
machine.
To prevent the damage
of
the wire rope, be sure to
place a protector at the corner
of
the axle.
Use the towing wire rope with sufficient strength to tow
the machine.
2.
Use
of
the towing hook
The towing hook
is
used to tow for lightweight material.
The maximum allowable towed weight is 500
kg.
NEVER tow the machine with the towing hook, which
may damage the towing hook and cause a personal
injury.
Towing
hook
3-10-1
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