STK OPERATOR’S MANUAL 9/4/18 Page 13 of 14
RECOVERY TOWING
DANGER:
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Before beginning recovery towing engine startup must be prevented (EVEN IF ENGINE
“WON’T START”). Turn off engine switch, remove key and zip tie pull start handle.
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Engine, hydraulic components and hydraulic fluid get hot, allow adequate cooling time.
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Avoid lifting heavy components.
Recovery towing:
Not considered normal operation,
If there is a malfunction that prevents the STK from providing its own mobility, such as an engine
failure, the STK may be towed a short distance (1/8 mile or 1/4 km). Select a path that minimizes
recovery towing distance and avoids hills.
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Chock the tracks to prevent crawling (rolling).
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Loosen both bypass valves, turn counterclockwise 2 turns. (DO NOT REMOVE)
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Tie down attachment points can be used for recovery towing.
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Remove chocks and tow as necessary.
NOTICE
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DO NOT remove bypass valves: only turn counterclockwise 2 full turns.
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DO NOT exceed 2mph (3kph).
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When done towing,
tighten bypass valves to 100 in-lb. (11.3 Nm).
Manually raise boom: IF NECESSARY
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Loosen hose on rear port of the boom cylinder. If necessary loosen hose on front port.
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Oil will leak from port / hose, use rags to help minimize spilled oil.
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Lift the boom with mechanical means such as a jack or fork lift.
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If no mechanical means is available use at least 3 people, 2 strong workers to lift the boom
from the boom guard, 1 to tighten hoses.
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With the boom raised tighten both boom cylinder hoses.
