Instruction Manual

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Caterpillar: Non-Confidential
The strength of the towrope or tow rod
must be at least 1.5 times the gross weight
of the towed vehicle; this will allow it to pull
the vehicle from the mud or a slope.
 Keep the towrope at an angle, the
angle between dragrope and forefront
location should not be more than 30
degrees.
 Vehicles moving too fast may make
the towrope or tow rod to break or crack.
Moving vehicle slowly and smoothly will
result in effective work.
 When towing, all people should be far
away from both sides of the towrope. This
will to prevent injury if the towrope were to
break.
 Generally, the trailer should be the
same size as the towed vehicle. Confirm
the trailer has enough brake capability,
weight and power to control and move two
vehicles up a slope.
 In order to have enough control or
brake capability when a towing a vehicle
down slope, there should be a bigger trailer
or other machine behind it to prevent
rolling when out of control.
 The operator must steer along with the
towrope direction so that the towed vehicle
direction can be controlled.