Issue 9 February 2006
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SECTION NINE
VEHICLE RESCUE
In case of an engine or transmission failure it is preferable to rescue the machine with an uplifting rescue
vehicle.
Once the rescue valve on the inner side of the transmission pump has been turned through 90º the machine
may be winched onto the rescue vehicle.
The machine may be towed at slow speed (5 mph maximum).for short distances (2 miles maximum) using a
solid towing bar. Again the rescue valve must be opened.
Note: whilst being towed with the engine stopped, power steering will not be available. Manual steering will be
available provided the steering hoses are intact.
In order to access the engine compartment when the engine won’t start, use the manual hopper tilt system.
There is a manual pump located on the right hand side of the machine. The pump handle is stowed inside the
right hand side access cover. Insert the handle in the pump and start pumping, the hopper will tilt. If it is
necessary to lower the hopper manually, there is a needle valve in front of the pump, which can be released.
Be especially careful when lowering the hopper by this method, ensuring that all personnel are clear of the
hopper lowering zone and that the casing access door is closed. Remember to close this valve after use or
the power tilt system will not operate.
It is
very important
that the following actions are carried out before any welding takes place on the 525.
1. Disconnect the positive and negative battery terminals.
2. Disconnect the engine speed sensor at the left hand side, on the bell housing.
3. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor at the left hand rear wheel motor.
4. Disconnect the vacuum fan sensor (fan casing).
5. Disconnect
every
connector on the main and ancillary hydraulic blocks, left and right hand
respectively.
6. Disconnect the earth post (right hand) next to the electrical box (grey) under the cab floor.
Failure to carry out these instructions will damage the machine’s electronic control system.
DO NOT tow the machine at speeds of over 5 mph or for a distance greater than 2 miles.
STOP
