Transporting An Out Of Service Machine - Case 845B VHP Operator's Manual

TRANSPORTING AN OUT Of SERVICE MACHINE

Towing
WARNING: Personal injury or death can result when you tow a disabled machine incorrectly. Read the
following recommendations.
IMPORTANT: Towing the Grader is not recommended.
If your machine is disabled, you must make a judgement if the machine can be moved without more damage. If possi-
ble, repair the machine at the job site.
WARNING:
Models Equipped with ZF Transmission (845B / 865B / 885B)
The towing vehicle must have a steering capacity and a braking power to retain its own weight and of the
grader. The speed in which the out of service machine can be moved during the towing operation must not
exceed 10 km/h (6 mph). The towing distance must not exceed 10 km.
Models Equipped with Funk Transmission (845B / 865B / 885B)
The towing vehicle must have a steering capacity and a braking power to retain its own weight and of the
grader. The speed in which the out of service machine can be moved during the towing operation must not
exceed 2,4 km/h (1,5 miles per hour).
The machines must be attached as closely as possible.
The disabled machine must be moved only far enough to reach a safe repair location.
Before moving a disabled machine you must be able to answer these questions:
Does the towing machine have braking and steering capacity for both machines?
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Does the towing hardware, chains, cables, have the proper capacity to move the machine safely?
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Will the disabled machine have steering and braking capability?
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Will moving the machine cause damage to drivetrain or moving parts that lack lubrication?
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Additional considerations:
Be certain that all personnel involved are shielded in the event that towing apparatus might break.
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An operator may only be allowed on the towed machine if it has steering and braking capability.
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Always block the disabled machines wheels before releasing the brakes or drivetrain component.
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IMPORTANT: The grader engine may not be started by towing the machine. The drivetrain components will be damaged.
CAUTION:
Do not start abruptly when pulling the towing chain or cable. Move slowly until chain or cable is stre-
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tched. For this purpose, only the towing and pulling devices should be used. Extreme care must be
taken when using the towing devices.
Use the drawbar and/or the approved towing points when the machine is used in towing. If a cable or
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a chain is used, keep personnel far away from the towing line. Injuries caused by towing cable or chain
may be fatal.
When absolutely necessary to tow a machine, do not exceed the recommended towing speed. Make
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sure the machine being towed has sufficient braking capacity to stop the towed load. If the machine
being towed cannot be braked, a tow bar or two towing machines must be used one in front and the
other at the rear to act as a brake. Avoid long distance towing.
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CHAPTER 4 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS