Use and Care Manual

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Towing the machine
Requirements
 Second machine of greater size and rigid towing equipment, or
 Two machines of equal size to towed machine if non-rigid towing equipment is being
used
 Shielding for all machines being used
Note: The strength of the towing line or the tow bar should be at least 150 percent of the
gross weight of the towing machine.
Limitations
The following limitations must be followed:
 Limit towing to emergency situations only
 Limit towing to short distances
 Limit towing speed to 2 km/h (1.2 mph)
 Limit tow line angle to 30°
Procedure
Perform the procedure below to tow the machine.
Note: If the engine runs and the steering system and/or braking system functions, an
operator may be allowed to ride on and steer the machine being towed. In all other cases,
do not ride on the machine when it is being towed.
1. Attach shielding to the machines to protect the operators if the towing equipment
breaks.
2. Block the drums so that the machine cannot move.
3. Open the engine compartment.
4. Manually disengage the SAHR brakes. (See topic Manually Releasing The Parking
Brake.)
5. Attach the tow line to the machine at the tow points.
6. Attach the tow line to the towing vehicle(s).
7. Remove the blocks from the drums.
8. Tow the disabled machine at a slow rate of speed to the desired location.
9. Once the machine is at the desired location, securely block the drums. This will prevent
movement of the machine.
10.Close the bypass valve.
11.Manually re-engage the parking brake.
12.Remove the tow lines.