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6 TOWING AND TRANSPORTING
6.1 Towing
WARNING
Personal injury or equipment damage hazards from improper towing.
► Do not attempt to tow the machine if the steering system or brake system is not serviceable. Loss of control
during towing can occur. Load the wheel loader and transport it to a repair facility with trained technicians.
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A tow bar is preferred for towing the wheel loader. Towing straps, cables or chains must be of sufcient capac-
ity to withstand the energy imparted to the towed machine by the towing source. Inspect the towing device
to conrm that it is serviceable and will perform to OSHA ratings for the device.
► The towing machine must be sufciently powerful and massive enough to control the towing event.
► Develop a coordinated plan between the towed machine operator and the towing machine operator before
attempting to start towing. Agree on visual signals if verbal communication is not feasible.
► Do not begin the tow until all other people are safely away from the towing area in the event an unforeseen
incident occurs.
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