7-37-3
If the parking brake must be released, but the engine cannot be operated toIf the parking brake must be released, but the engine cannot be operated to
provide the required hydraulic power needed to release the brake, refer to theprovide the required hydraulic power needed to release the brake, refer to the
machine service manual Section 165-0030, for parking brake release withmachine service manual Section 165-0030, for parking brake release with
auxiliary hydraulic power source. See WARNING on previous page.auxiliary hydraulic power source. See WARNING on previous page.
Connect a suitable towing bar to one of the lugs on the front bumper of theConnect a suitable towing bar to one of the lugs on the front bumper of the
disabled machine and reverse another machine, in a straight and in-linedisabled machine and reverse another machine, in a straight and in-line
manoeuvre, towards the disabled machine. Connect the opposite end of themanoeuvre, towards the disabled machine. Connect the opposite end of the
towing bar to the towing point on the rear axle of the recovery machine andtowing bar to the towing point on the rear axle of the recovery machine and
ensure that it is securely locked.ensure that it is securely locked.
Note:Note: An alternative method of towing a disabled machine is by connecting anAn alternative method of towing a disabled machine is by connecting an
A-Frame arrangement to the lugs on the front bumper of the disabled machineA-Frame arrangement to the lugs on the front bumper of the disabled machine
and the towing point of the recovery machine.and the towing point of the recovery machine.
To prevent possible damage to the transmission, the towing speed should neverTo prevent possible damage to the transmission, the towing speed should never
exceed 10 km/h (6.2 mile/h) and the distance towed should not be longer thanexceed 10 km/h (6.2 mile/h) and the distance towed should not be longer than
10 km (6.2 miles).10 km (6.2 miles).
WARNINGWARNING
If using a chain or cable, be If using a chain or cable, be sure it is strong enough for the expectedsure it is strong enough for the expected
load and properly secured.load and properly secured.
When pulling, take up the slack slowly to When pulling, take up the slack slowly to avoid jerking. A chain oravoid jerking. A chain or
cable which fails under load can cause cable which fails under load can cause serious injury. Stand clear. Doserious injury. Stand clear. Do
not pull through a kinked chain or cable. Do not pull or not pull through a kinked chain or cable. Do not pull or tow unless thetow unless the
operator’s compartment is guarded against or out of reach of aoperator’s compartment is guarded against or out of reach of a
whipping chain or cable. Attach only to the towing points. Failure towhipping chain or cable. Attach only to the towing points. Failure to
follow these instructions could cause serious injury or death.follow these instructions could cause serious injury or death.
To Next Page
Loading...
