Model TA50RT
Rev. 1 04/99
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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4.2.3 EMERGENCY TOWING
Every attempt should be made to restore primary power to the machine before using this procedure.
THIS PROCEDURE REQUIRES RELEASING THE MACHINE BRAKES,
WHICH RENDERS
THEM IN-OPERATIVE. TEREX RECOMMENDS USING THIS PROCEDURE ONLY IN CASES
OF EMERGENCY, AND ONLY FOR A SHORT DISTANCE.
BE AWARE OF MACHINE RUNAWAY ON SLOPING SURFACES. MOVEMENT SPEED SHALL
NOT EXCEED 3 M.P.H. (5 K.P.H.)
This machine is equipped with tie down lugs (front and rear) that can be used for towing the unit. The chains
or ropes must be of sufficient capacity to move the machine.
Secure the machine to the tow vehicle with chains or ropes.
ALWAYS BLOCK THE WHEELS BEFORE YOU RELEASE THE BRAKES TO PREVENT
UNEXPECTED UNIT MOVEMENT ON SLOPES