Komatsu WA200-8 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 281

OPERATION
• Connect a wire rope to the part indicated with the arrow in
the drawing.
For the towing pin, see "METHOD OF USING TOWING
PIN".
TOW THE MACHINE WHOSE ENGINE CAN BE STARTED
• If the transmission and steering wheel can be operated, and the engine is running, it is possible to tow the
machine out of mud or to move it for a short distance to the edge of the road.
• The operator should get on the machine being towed and operate the steering in the direction that the ma-
chine is towed.
TOW THE MACHINE WHOSE ENGINE CANNOT BE STARTED
When towing the machine with the engine stopped, observe the following procedures.
1.
The transfer oil does not lubricate the system, so remove the front and rear drive shafts. If necessary, chock
the tires to prevent the machine from moving.
2.
The steering cannot be operated, so remove the steering cylinder.
Even if the brakes are in good condition, the brakes can only be used a limited number of times. There is
no change in the operating force for the brake pedal, but the braking force is reduced each time the pedal is
depressed.
3.
Connect the towing equipment securely. When performing towing operations, use 2 machines of at least the
same class as the machine being towed. Connect one machine each to the front and rear of the machine
being towed, then remove the chocks from the tires and tow the machine.
METHOD FOR OPERATING MACHINE IN EMERGENCY
The speed range is selected by electric signals in normal operation. If there should be a failure in the electrical
system, and the machine does not move, ask your Komatsu distributor.
NOTICE
If an emergency travel operation is needed, ask your Komatsu distributor to perform it.
TROUBLES AND ACTIONS
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