OM EZ17 us 1.0 * ez17t600.fm 6-1
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6 Transport
6.1 Towing the machine
Notices regarding towing
Accident hazard due to incorrect towing!
Incorrect towing can cause accidents and serious injuries or death.
► The machine may only be towed using suitable towing equipment
(towing bar or cable) in connection with suitable towing facilities, such
as a towing coupling, hooks and eyes.
► Ensure that no one is between the vehicles during towing.
► Ensure that no one is near the towing bar or cable. The lateral safety
distance is equal to 1.5 times the length of the towing equipment.
Damage to the machine or drive during towing.
► The machine may only be towed using suitable towing equipment
(towing bar or cable) in connection with suitable towing facilities, such
as a towing coupling, hooks and eyes.
► The maximum admissible load of the towing eye hook is equal to 1.5
times the maximum weight of the machine.
► A tractor vehicle of the same weight category must be used as a
minimum.
In addition, the tractor vehicle must be equipped with a safe brake
system and sufficient tractive power.
► Tow away the machine only if the engine is running and if the drive is
functional. A a malfunctioning machine must be loaded with a crane
(ask a recovery service or a Wacker Neuson service center to do this).
1. – see chapter “ Towing” on page 2-11
2. Ensure that the machine can be towed safely.
3. Use towing eye hook A of the machine for towing.
4. Use towing eye hook A only for towing.
5. Secure shackle B with the shackle pin and a lock pin.
6. Install towing equipment of adequate size on the shackle.
7. Move off and tow away slowly.
8. Tow away the machine only until it can travel on its own.
Transport