Machine Towing Method - Komatsu GALEO D65EX-15 Operation & Maintenance Manual

OPERATION OPERATION
2. Loosen air bleed plug (2) at the fuel filter head.
3. Loosen the knob of priming pump (3), pump the knob, and
check that fuel comes out from air bleed plug (2).
After checking, tighten the plug.
Tightening torque: 7.8 to 9.8 N·m (0.8 to 1 kgf·m, 5.8 to 7.2 lbft)
4. Loosen air bleeder (4) of the supply pump.
5. Pump priming pump (3) until no more bubbles come out with
the fuel from air bleeder (4), then tighten air bleeder (4).
Tightening torque: 4.9 to 6.9 N·m (0.5 to 0.7 kgf·m, 3.6 to 5.1
lbft)
6. Continue pumping (approx. 50 times) until the priming pump
(3) becomes stiff and the overflow valve release sound
becomes continuous.
7. Push the knob of priming pump (3) in and tighten it.
8. If the air is not bled properly, return to Step 3 and bleed the air again.
9. For normal starting operations, turn key in the starting switch to the START position to start the engine.

MACHINE TOWING METHOD

Be sure to use a wire rope sufficiently strong for the towing weight.
When using the towing hook, be sure to use a shackle.
Set the wire rope level and align it with the track frame.
Tow the machine slowly.
NOTICE
The maximum towing capacity for this machine is 14,275 kg (140,000 N).
Always carry out towing operations within the maximum towing capacity.
If the machine gets stuck in the mud or a heavy thing needs to be
towed, install a towing wire rope to the draw bar pin.
WARNING
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING
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