Towing - Takeuchi TB128FR Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

TOWING

TOWING
WARNING
When towing, serious injury or death
could result, if performed incorrectly or
the wire rope being used is inappropriate
or not properly inspected.
• It becomes dangerous if the wire rope
breaks or becomes disengaged. Use a
wire rope appropriate for the required
tractive force.
• Do not use a wire rope that is kinked,
twisted or otherwise damaged.
• Do not apply heavy loads abruptly to
the wire rope.
• Wear safety gloves when handling the
wire rope.
• Make sure there is an operator on the
machine being towed as well as on the
machine that is towing.
• Never tow on slopes.
• Do not let anyone come near to the wire
rope while towing.
IMPORTANT: Do not tow a machine if its
engine does not start or if the machine
does not run. Doing so could damage the
machine being towed.
Towing the machine
Use the procedure described below to tow
heavy objects or the machine itself if it
should get stuck in the mud and not be able
to get out on its own.
1. Fasten the wire rope to the frame. Fit
splints or other objects between the wire
rope and frame to prevent the machine
and wire rope from being damaged.
2. Move the machine to tension the wire
rope.
3. Move the machine slowly and tow.
Using the light load towing hole
IMPORTANT: Be sure to follow the steps
below closely when using the light load
towing hole to tow. Failure to heed even
one of the steps may cause damage to
the light load towing hole or other parts of
the frame.
• Maximum tractive force:
17700 N (3970 lbf)
1. Attach the wire rope to the shackle (1).
2. Fasten the shackle (1) to the light load
towing hole (2).
3. Attach the wire rope to the object to be
towed.
4. Make sure that the wire rope is horizontal
and is lined up straight with the travel
frame.
5. Move the machine to tension the wire
rope.
6. Move the machine slowly and tow.
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