. OPERATION TROUBLES AND ACTIONS TOWING THE MACHINE WARNING 3 - 134 Serious injury or death could re sult if a disabled machine is towed incorrectly or if there is a mistake i n the selection or inspection of the wire rope. Always check that the wire rope used for towing has ample strength for the weight of the machine being towed. Never use a wire rope which ha s cut strands (A), reduced diameter (B), or kinks (C). There is danger tha t the rope may break during the towing operation. n handling wire rope. . Always wear leather gloves whe Never tow a machine on a slope During the towing operation, ne ver stand between the towing machine and the machine being towed.
Operate the machine slowly and be careful not to apply any sudden load to the wire rope. NOTICE The maximum towing capacity for this machine is 157,000 N (16,100 kgf). Always carry out towing operation s within the maximum towing capacity. If the machine sinks in mud and cannot get out under its own power, or if the drawbar pull o f the excavator is being used to tow a heavy object, use a wire ro pe as shown in the diagram on the right. Place pieces of wood betwe en wire ropes and body to prevent damage to ropes and body. Hold the wire rope level and direct it straight to the track frame.
When towing a machine, trav el at a speed of less than 1 km/h for a distance of only a few me carrying out repairs. ters to a place that is suitable for encies. This is for use only in emerg