. OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING METHOD OF TOWING MACHINE WARNING 3 - 141 Do not tow a machine if the engin e or brakes on the machine to be towed have failed. If the machine being towed cannot be braked, the tension of the wire rope during the towin g operation will be unstable and the machine being towed may hit the machine towing it and cause a serious accident. When towing, use the towing ho oks. Always confirm that the wire rope used for towing has ample stren gth for the weight of the machine being towed. If the wire rope is not fitt ed properly or does not have sufficient strength, the wire rope may c ome off or break during the towing ccident. the wire rope.
If a load is suddenly operation and cause a serious a Do not apply a sudden load to applied, the wire rope may brea k or the hook may break and cause a serious accident. Serious personal injury could result if a disabled machine is towed incorrectly or if there is a mist Always do as follows. ake in the selection of the wire rope. o To prevent injury, always wear l eather gloves when handling wire rope. o Never go between the towing m achine and the towed machine during the towing operation. o Never tow a machine on a slope . There is danger that the machine may tip over. o Never use a wire rope that has cut strands (A), reduced diameter (B), or kinks (C). There is danger th operation.
at the rope may break during the towing NOTICE The max. traction force of this du mp truck is asindicated below. If you attempt to tow a loa d with hig her traction force, th e dump truck will suffer damage on the frame. HD465: 316785 N (32325 kg) HD605: 339570 N (34650 kg) When towing the dump truck fo r a transportation purpose, limit towing only to a nearby inspectio n and maintenance station and avoid a long haul. o the power train of the dump truck. A long haul can cause damage t Please consult your Komatsu d istributor for information about towing a disabled machine.