Towing And Being Towed; Precautions For Towing And Being Towed - Komatsu D85EX-18 Operation & Maintenance Manual

SAFETY
• When on the ramps, do not operate any lever except for the travel lever (travel forward and reverse).
• Never correct your steering on the ramps. If necessary, drive off the ramps onto the ground, correct the di-
rection, then enter the ramps again.
• The center of gravity of the machine will change suddenly at the joint between the ramps and the loading
platform, and there is danger of the machine losing its balance. Drive slowly over this point.
• When loading or unloading to an embankment or platform, make sure that it has suitable width, strength,
and grade.
• For machines equipped with a cab, always lock the door after loading the machine. The door may open
during transportation.
For detail, see "TRANSPORTATION (3-215)".
• When it is necessary to remove handrails and steps, take care not to lose removed handrails and steps.
Install the removed handrails and steps securely.

TOWING AND BEING TOWED

PRECAUTIONS FOR TOWING AND BEING TOWED

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.
For towing, see"PRECAUTIONS FOR TOWING MACHINE (3-225)".
• Always confirm that the wire rope or drawbar used for towing has ample strength for the weight of the ma-
chine being towed.
• Never use the wire rope which has cut strands (A), re-
duced diameter (B), or kinks (C). There is a danger that
the rope may break during the towing operation.
• Always wear leather gloves when handling the wire rope.
• Never tow a machine on a slope.
• During the towing operation, never stand between the tow-
ing machine and the machine being towed.
PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION
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