SECTION 1 Page 48 OPERATION TOWING TOWING THE MACHINE This machine must not be towed except in emergencies When towing the machine. take the following precautions. A WARNING1 If there is a failure in the brake line, the brakes cannot be used, so be extremely careful when towing. WHEN ENGINE CAN BE USED .
Always keep the engine running when towing the machine, so that the steering and braking can be used WHEN ENGINE CANNOT BE USED No lubrication oil flows in the transmission, so dwonnect the front and rear drive shafts before moving the machine The steering cannot be used so disconnect the steering cylinder and steering Ilnkage The machine should be towed only lo the nearest place for inspection and maintenance Do not row the machine for long distances If leakage in the air circuit has caused the pressure inside the air tank lo drop, the parking brake will be applied. When towing the machine. release the parking brake Remove air charge socket (1) installed on the front left of the rear frame.
RELEASING PARKING BRAKE Remove the air hose for the parking brake chamber, then install the socket again Install the air charge hose for the tire to the air charge socket. A WARNING! If there is a failure in the air circuit, the brakes cannot be used. This is dangerous, so always tow the machine at low speed. Keep the engine running so that the steering can be used. 4 Push the end of the hose on the tire valve, and air will be supplied to the brake chamber to release the brake. 5. When the parking brake is released. remove the air charge hose. Tow the machine immediately to a Safe place.
A WARNINGI Stop the machine on a flat surface when releasing the parking brake, and check that the surroundings are safe. In emergencies or when the parking brake must be released On a hill, block the tires carefully before releasing the brake.