Operation
Towing the machine
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3.26.01 Preparing the machine for towing
Move the drive lever into the position.
Press the parking brake switsch.
a
The drive lever is blocked.
a
Parking brake is active.
a
The transmission is not active.
Shut down the diesel engine, if still functional.
Use parking chocks to secure machine against rolling away.
Replace damaged pipes and hoses from which oil leaks before
towing (environment protection).
Attach towing tools to the lashing points [1] or to the towing eye [2] of
the machine and the towing vehicle.
Depressurize the hydraulic system. (see "Depressurize the hydraulic
system").
Releasing spring-operated brake (see "Release spring-operated
brake").
3.26.02 Depressurising the hydraulic system
The hydraulic system must be depressurized before towing
starts.
Only if the oil flow can circulate without pressure in the
hydraulic system, can the machine be towed.