Towing The Machine; Transportation - Wacker Neuson ET16 Operator's Manual

Transportation

6 Transportation
6.1

Towing the machine

BA ET16 de* 1.0 * et16t600.fm
WARNING
Accident hazard due to incorrect towing!
Incorrect towing can cause accidents and serious injury or death.
► Tow the machine away only from the immediate danger zone until it
can be loaded.
► Only tow the machine using suitable towing equipment in connection
with suitable towing facilities, such as towing hooks, eyes, etc.
► There must be nobody between the vehicles during towing. The lateral
safety distance is equal to 1.5 times the length of the towing
equipment.
► Do not tow the machine if it is stuck or on a slope. Load the machine.
► Wear protective equipment.
► Start machine travel and tow away slowly.
NOTICE
The machine can be damaged during towing.
► Tow the machine away only from the immediate danger zone until it
can be loaded.
► Tow away the machine only if the engine is running and if the drive is
functional.
► Do not tow the machine if it is stuck or on a slope. Load the machine.
► Only tow the machine using suitable towing equipment in connection
with suitable towing facilities, such as towing hooks, eyes, etc.
► A tractor vehicle of the same weight category must be used as a
minimum.
In addition, the tractor vehicle must be equipped with a safe braking
system and sufficient tractive power.
Information
The manufacturer's warranty shall not apply to accidents or damage
caused by loading or transporting.
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