What To Do If The Machine Gets Stuck - Volvo A35E Operator's Manual

What to do if the machine gets stuck

What to do if the machine gets
stuck
Step 1 (by operating in zigzag / "duck's waddle")
1 Engage all differential locks with the foot button.
2 Keep an even engine speed and avoid wheel spin.
3 Steer alternately full lock to the right and full lock to the left.
When you have reached full lock in one direction, continue
operating in that direction until the machine is just about to stop,
before turning to full lock in the other direction.
If the machine becomes stationary after 3–4 turns, or if it sinks
deeper, abort and proceed to step 2.
Step 2 (by rocking loose)
1 Release the accelerator to stop the wheels from spinning.
2 Engage the differential locks.
3 Select gear position D and accelerate.
4 Release the accelerator and brake.
5 Select gear position R and accelerate again.
6 Repeat this procedure until the machine has "rocked" loose.
If the machine still is stuck, abort and proceed to step 3.
Step 3
1 Get towing assistance from a crawler tractor, a loader or an
excavator.
2 If you do not succeed in dumping the load because of the risk
of overturning, make use of a supporting machine during the
dumping operation.
3 Remove the dumped material with the aid of the supporting
machine.
4 Lower the dump body.
5 Allow the assisting machine to lift and push at the rear of the
dump body at the same time as the hauler is operated
according to step 1 until it is free.
Step 4
Getting unstuck with towing assistance
If the hauler has not bogged down, but the wheels are simply
spinning, it can be towed with the aid of a tow bar, wire rope or
chain connected to the towing eyes or pushed by another
machine.
See also page 73.
Operating instructions
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