jcb Robot 160 - Moving a Disabled Machine

Section G - Brakes
G - 1 G - 1
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Moving a Disabled Machine
Towing/Winching
It is only possible to tow or winch the JCB Skid Steer
Loader very slowly for a short distance in a straight line.
Do not tow a machine unless there is no alternative.
Remember that further damage might be caused to the
machine by towing it. If at all possible repair the machine
where it stands. If the machine must be towed read the
following CAUTIONS and WARNINGS and use the
procedure given here.
!MCAUTION
Do not attempt to tow/winch the machine without first
releasing the hydrostatic braking otherwise damage
will occur to the hydraulic pumps.
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Preparation for Towing/Winching
1 Block the wheels to prevent accidental movement.
2 Remove the seat and seat base.
3 Using an internal hexagonal wrench, loosen the four
relief valves A on the transmission pump by a
maximum of four turns.
Fig 1.
!MCAUTION
Do not loosen the relief valves by more than four turns
otherwise hydraulic fluid will be lost.
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4 Remove the wheel blocks only when the machine is
hitched up ready for towing/winching. Keep personnel
clear of the machine while the blocks are removed.
5 Tow the machine very slowly onto the trailer.
After Towing/Winching
1 Tighten the four relief valves A to a torque of 55 Nm
(40 lbf ft, 5.6 kgf m).
A