OPERATION 16.2 TOWING THE MACHINE WARNING ! If the wheel loader is towed in the wrong way, it could lead to serious injury or damage. ! If there is a failure in the brake lines and the brakes can not be used, be extremely careful when towing. NOTICE: ! Towing is for moving the machine to a place where inspection and maintenance can be carried out, and not for moving it long distances. 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. !
When releasing the brakes, put blocks under the wheels to prevent the machine from moving. If the wheels are not blocked, the machine could suddenly move. ! When towing a machine, tow it at low speed of less than 2 km/h (1.24 mph), an for a distance of a few meters to a place where repairs can be carried out. The machine should be towed only in emergencies. 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, if the steering and brakes of the machine being towed 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 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 E . ! If the machine is moved suddenly, an excessive load will be applied to the tow rope or bar, and it could brake. Always move the machine slowly at a fixed speed. 2-68