. OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING METHOD OF TOWING MACHINE WARNING be 3 - 128 Injury or death co uld result if a disabled m achine is towed incorrectly or there is a mistake in the selection of the wire rope or drawbar. Always confir m that the wire rope or dr awbar used for to wing h as amp strength for th e weight of the machine being towed. Never use a wi re rope which has cut st rands (A), reduc ed diameter (B or kinks (C). T here is danger that the r ope may break d uring th e towin operation. Always wear le ather gloves when hand Never tow a m achine on a slope.
Never go betw een the towing machine and the towed machin e durin the towing ope If the machine moves suddenly, a load is applied sudde nly to th e towin wire or drawb ar, and the towing wire or drawbar may break. Move th machine gradu ally to a constant speed Be extremely c areful if there is a failur e in the engine o r brake syste the brakes will If the steering operated, do n ot let anyone ride on th e disabled machi NOTICE le towing capacity for this machine is 238725N (24345 kg). Do not tow any load greater than this. The permissib le towing capacity for th is machine is 23 8725N ( 24345 kg). Do not to w any load g reater tha n this.
Towing is onl y permitted in order to move a disabled machi plac possible carry out inspection and maintenance. It must not be towed for long distances. Please consult your Komatsu distribut or for informatio n abou t towin g a disabled m achine.