Retrieving And Towing - Volvo ECR50D Operator's Manual

Retrieving and towing

Retrieving and towing
WARNING
Risk of runaway machine.
Improper towing methods or faulty equipment could
cause the machine to break away from the towing
vehicle, causing accidents, serious injury or death.
Carefully follow the towing instructions and use only
certified towing equipment with adequate load
rating.
WARNING
Risk of serious injury.
Release or breakage of the tow bars, chains or
cables during the towing process could result in
serious injury or death caused by flying pieces of
steel.
Make sure the tow bars, chains or cables are
correctly attached to the disabled machine and the
tow vehicle. Instruct all personnel to stay clear of
the tow vehicle and the disabled machine during the
towing process.
In the event of slipping into swampy ground or
towing heavy objects, proceed as follows:
1 Attach a wire rope to the machine to be retrieved
or towed as shown in the illustration.
Ensure that the towing linkage is properly
connected, adequate for the purposes.
NOTE!
Put wood blocks between the wire rope and the
machine to protect the machine and wire rope from
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damage.
2 Towing speed for short distance is maximum 2
km/h.
Use other transportation for long distance.
NOTE!
Select the slow travel mode. Slowly drive the
machine when towing.
3 Keep the tow line angle as small as possible
Angle for pulling should not exceed 20° from the
horizontal line of tow lope and longitudinal axis
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