Towing The Machine - Komatsu WA500-6H Operation & Maintenance Manual

3.7 Troubleshooting
3.7.2

Towing the machine

WARNING
Serious injury or death could result if there is any mistake in
the selection of wire rope or method of towing a disabled
machine.
Check that the wire rope is of ample strength for the weight
of the machine being towed.
Never use a wire rope which has cut strands (A), reduced
diameter (B), or kinks (C). There is danger that the rope may
break during the towing operation.
Always wear leather gloves when handling 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.
Move the machine slowly and be sure not to apply any sud-
den load on the wire rope.
If there is a failure in the brake line, the brakes cannot be
used, so be extremely careful when towing.
NOTE
Towing is for moving the machine to a place where inspec-
tion and maintenance can be carried out, and not for moving
it long distances.
The machine must not be towed for long distances.
For details of the permissible towing load for this machine,
see "Technical data (5-2)".
For details of the procedure for towing a machine when it
has broken down, please contact your KOMATSU distribu-
tor.
This machine must not be towed except in emergencies. When
towing the machine, take the following precautions.
Before releasing the brakes, put blocks under the wheels to
prevent the machine from moving. If the wheels are not
blocked, the machine may suddenly move.
When towing a machine, tow it at a low speed of less than 2
km/h, and for a distance of a few meters to a place where
repairs can be carried out. The machine should be towed
only in emergencies. If the machine must be moved long
distances, use a transporter.
If it is impossible to operate the steering and brakes of the
machine being towed, do not let anyone ride on the
machine.
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