OPERATION 16.2 TOWING THE MACHINE WARNING Improper towing could lead to serious injury or damage. If the brakes cannot be used, be extremely careful when towing. NOTE: Limit towing to emergencies -- moving the machine to a place where inspection and maintenance can be carried out. The machine must not be towed for long distances. For details of the procedures for towing a machine when it is broken down, contact your distributor. This machine must not be towed except in emergencies. When towing the machine, take the following precautions: Block the wheels before attaching the tow cable to prevent the machine from moving unexpectedly.
The machine should be towed only in emergencies, such as to a place where repairs can be carried out. Limit speeds to less than 2 km/h (1.24 mph), and limit distance to a few meters. If the machine must be moved for a long distance, use a transporter. Fit a guard plate to the machine being towed to protect the operator if the tow rope or bar should break. Never let anyone sit on the machine being towed if its steering and brakes cannot be operated. Check that the tow rope or bar is of ample strength for the weight of the machine being towed.
If the machine being towed must travel through mud or up hills, use a tow rope or bar of a strength of at least 1.5 times the weight being of the machine being towed. Keep the angle of the tow rope as small as possible. Keep the angle between the center lines of the two machines to within 30 If the machine is moved suddenly, an excessive load will be applied to the tow rope or bar, and it could break. Always move the machine slowly at a steady speed. 2-80 WA320-3MC