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Lifting and Transporting RD12A/12K
3.4 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.
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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. Apply the parking brake so that the machine cannot move.
3. Open the engine compartment.
4. Open the pump bypass by turning the towing bypass valve two turns
counterclockwise. See Towing Bypass Valve.
NOTICE: Opening the towing bypass valve more than two turns could cause
hydraulic oil leakage.
5. Attach the tow line to the machine at the tow points.
6. Attach the tow line to the towing vehicle(s).
7. Release the parking brake.
8. Tow the disabled machine at a slow rate of speed to the desired location.
9. Once the machine is at the desired location, apply the parking brake. This will
prevent movement of the machine.
10.Close the towing bypass valve by turning it clockwise.
11.Remove the tow lines.