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TROUBLES AND ACTIONS
PRECAUTIONS FOR TOWING MACHINE
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Always use the correct towing equipment and towing
method. Any mistake in the selection of the wire rope or
drawbar or the method of towing a disabled machine and
being towed may lead to serious personal injury or death.
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Always confirm that the wire rope or drawbar used for
towing has ample strength for the weight of the ma-
chine being towed.
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A wire rope having cut strands (A), reduced diameter
(B), or kinks (C) may break. Never use such a wire
rope.
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Always wear leather gloves when handling the wire
rope.
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Never tow a machine on a slope.
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During the towing operation, never stand between the
towing machine and the machine being towed.
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Operate the machine slowly and be careful not to ap-
ply any sudden load to the wire rope.
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Do not use the holes for towing light objects or tie-
down holes when towing the machine.
NOTICE
The maximum towing capacity for this machine is 197100 N {20100 kg} .
Do not tow any load greater than this.
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If the machine sinks in mud and cannot get out under its
own power, or if the machine tows a heavy object, use a
wire rope as shown in the figure on the right.
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Place pieces of wood between the wire ropes and the ma-
chine to prevent damage to the ropes and the machine.
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Hold the wire rope level and set it straight to the track
frame.
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When towing a machine, travel at a speed of less than
1 km/h {0.62 MPH} for a distance of only a few meters to a
place that is suitable for performing repairs.
Perform this only in an emergency.
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WARNING
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