Komatsu — METHOD OF TOWING MACHINE

. OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING can be operated, and the engine is running, it is possible to tow the 3 - 165 The towing machine should normally be of the same class as the machine being towed . Check that the towing machine a nd towed machine both have ample braking power and that the towing mach ine has ample rimpull to control bot h machines on the slopes or on the tow road. y be necessary to connect another machine to the rear of the machine When towi ng a machine downhill, it ma being towe d in order to provide ample ri mpull and braking power. This makes it possibl e to prevent the machine from losing control.

ay be carried out under vario us differing conditions, so it is impossible to determine beforehand the Towing m requireme nts for towing. Towing on flat horizontal roads will require the minimum rimpul l, while towing on slopes o r on unev en road surfaces will require Connect a diagram at WHEN ENGINE CAN BE USED If the transmission and steering wheel If the tran machine o ut of mud or to move it for a s The opera is towed. WHEN ENGINE CANNOT BE USED opped, use the following procedure. When towing a machine with the engine st 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. The trans mission oil does not lubricate t he system, so remove the front and rear drive sh afts.

If necessary, block the tires t o prevent the machine from m oving. move the steering cylinder. 2. The stee ring cannot be operated, so re Even if th e brakes are in good conditio n, the brakes can only be used a limited numb er of times. There is no change i n the operating force for the brake pedal, but the braking force is reduced each time the pedal is d. depresse 3. Connect t he towing equipment securely . When carrying out towing operations, use two machines of at least the same cla ss as the machine being towe d. Connect one machine each to the front and r ear of the machine being towed, th en remove the blocks from th 4. Parking b The park ing brake cannont be turned OFF.

To release the parking brake, do as follo