Case SV208D, Service Manual

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INTRODUCTION
Safety rules - Recovery and towing
Incorrect towing procedures can cause accidents. When towing a disabled machine, follow the procedure in this
manual.
The operator on a towed machine must steer the machine in the direction of towing.
No person may stay on the machine, while it is being towed.
When towing, make sure persons present stay within sufficient distance to avoid injury if the tow cable breaks or the
hitch is damaged.
To tow, use unbroken tow ropes or tow bar of sufficient loading capacity – 1.5 times higher than the weight of towed
machine. Use of chains to tow the machine is prohibited. Never use a tow cable when towing the roller - downhill in
particular. Use the tow bar!
The maximum. permissible deflection is 30° away from the forward direction of towing.
The towing machine must have sufficient tractive force (power), weight and brake power.
When towing downhill, use a rope to attach another towing machine to the rear part of the towed machine to prevent
its uncontrolled motion.
If the engine of the towed roller is not working, the steering will not work and the service brake is not fully operable
(unable to generate air pressure). Follow the towing procedure in
Basic instructions - Towing a disabled machine
() of this manual to release the parking brake but be aware the machine will not be braked.
Unless the engine works, secure the roller immediately after towing against any motion. Follow the procedure in
Basic instructions - Towing a disabled machine () of this manual to return the parking brake to normal operation.
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