Malfunction and Remedies
Towing
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8.8 Towing
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When the engine is shut off, the vehicle is very difficult to steer! The emergency steer-
ing pump is only effective at speeds above approx. 4 km/h.
– Caution, if the brake is not functional! Only use vehicles with sufficient braking
power to tow the machine.
– For towing, use exclusively inflexible towing bars of sufficient dimensions. No other
vehicles may be towed or loads drawn using the machine itself.
If it should be necessary to tow the machine, then always observe the regional regula-
tions on the towing vehicle and on securing of the vehicle combination on public roads
and paths.
– Shut down the diesel engine.
– Engage the parking brake and additionally secure the machine to prevent it from
rolling with the two wedges (1).
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– Notify the nearest authorized customer service of ROPA. You need suitable sal-
vaging aids and tools.
– Switch to "Turtle or gear 2" operating mode.
– Turn off compressed air supply to the pneumatic system. For this purpose, turn the
red plastic stopcock (2) above the transmission at right angles to the line.
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