3-56 BA 35101/02/03 EN – Edition 1.0 * 35101_02_03b330.fm
Operation
3.42 Towing the machine
Safety instructions for towing away
If the diesel engine and/or the hydraulic drive breaks down, the machine can be towed out
of the hazard zone under the following conditions.
• The towing vehicle (tractor vehicle) must have enough tractive power and be fitted with
a safe brake system!
• The machine may only be towed using suitable towing equipment (towing bar) in
connection with suitable towing facilities, such as a towing coupling, hooks and eyes!
• Make sure no-one is between the vehicles!
• The machine may be towed with a cable if the service brakes and steering are fully
operational!
• If possible, run the diesel engine at idling speed when towing the machine
Getting ready for towing
Disabling the variable displacement drive pump
The hydrostatic power train can be damaged when towing the machine!
☞ Tow the machine out of the hazard zone only with the high pressure relief
valves open A
➥Towing speed => 8 kph max.
• Distance => max. 300 m
☞ Switch over the high pressure relief valves A on the hydraulic pump to towing as fol-
lows:
• Stop the diesel engine
• Switch off ignition and remove the ignition key
• Remove the protective caps (2 x) on the high pressure relief valves A
• Unscrew the high pressure relief valves 3 – 4 turns with an allen key
• Towing the machine on page 3-57
Reset the variable displacement pump to drive operation once towing the
machine is over!
☞ –seeOnce towing is over on page 3-57
Fig. 93: Disabling the variable displacement pump
A
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