Komatsu — 16.2 TOWING MACHINE

16. TROUBLESHOOTING 16.2.2 WHEN ENGINE DOES NOT RUN NOTICE Towing the machine is for moving it to a place where inspection and maintenance can be carried out. It is not for towing the machine long distances. Do not tow the machine for long distances. The machine must not be moved more than 800 m (2624 ft). If the machine must be moved more than 800 m (2624 ft), remove the drive shaft between the transmission and differential case before moving the machine. When towing, keep the travel speed to less than 8 km/h (5.0 MPH). The towing hook is under the front frame.

If the pressure in the air tank has dropped abnormally because of leakage of air from the air circuit, the parking brake and emergency brake are applied, so release both brakes before towing the machine. If the engine does not run, it is possible to steer the machine with the emergency steering, but this can only be used for a maxi- mum of 90 seconds and at a maximum travel speed of 5 km/h (3.1 MPH), so be extremely careful when operating.

16.2.3 RELEASE METHOD WHEN PARKING BRAKE AND EMERGENCY BRAKE HAVE BEEN ACTUATED IN EMERGENCY If the pressure in the air tank has dropped abnormally because of leakage of air from the air circuit, the parking brake and emer- gency brake are applied automatically. 2-105