Towing - Kubota XN12-8 Operation Manual

Troubleshooting

Towing

Towing
During towing, the improper operations, the
incorrect use of rope, or the improper
checking will cause serious injuries or deaths.
● The breakage or disengagement of rope
can cause danger. Use ropes compatible
with the towing force.
● Do not use any kinked, twisted, or even
damaged rope.
● Do not suddenly apply heavy load onto
the rope.
● Please wear safety gloves during the
handling of rope.
● Ensure that an operator is assigned each
on the towing machine and the towed
machine.
● Do not operate the towing operation on
a slope.
● Keep all personnel away from the rope
during towing.
Important: Do not tow the machine when the
engine is not started or the machine is not
running. Otherwise, the towed machine will
probably be damaged.
Important: Please ensure to abide by the
following procedure when the machine is towed
by traction hole. The negligence of any
Warning
of following steps will probably damage the
traction hole or other framework part.
Towing of Machine
Use the following procedure to drag a heavy
object or a machine entrapped in mud.
● Permissible force: 28.2KN
1. Affix the rope to the hook ring (1).
2. Hook the hook ring (1) to the traction hole
(2).
3. Ensure that the rope maintains a 20° or
smaller angle with the traveling frame.
4. Move the machine to tension the rope.
5. Drive the machine at 2km/h or lower
speed to a position (Easy for repairs)
within a short range from the site.
6-12
20° or less