Fig. 103 Attach safety chains
1
Coupling vehicle
2
Towbar
3
Safety chains, crossed
4
Fixing hook
➤ Attach safety chains to the towing vehicle.
■ Both chains must be crossed under the ball coupling/towing eye.
■ Allow slack for towed machine to turn.
■ Attach chain hooks securely to tow vehicle frame.
12.2.3 Parking the machine
The machine is generally only moved by being coupled to a towing vehicle.
The parking brake is not a running brake and is used only to lock the wheels when the machine is
positioned.
When parking on a slope, securely chock the machine before uncoupling.
➤ Ascertain which chassis is fitted to the machine.
12.2.3.1 Parking the machine (chassis axle load 8818 lb)
Parking the machine (chassis without service brake):
1. Use a coupled towing vehicle to move the machine into position.
2. Make sure the parking brake is fully engaged.
3. Disconnect the lighting and signaling cable.
4. Prepare the jockey wheel for parking (see Ill. 97, Figure a).
■ Lift the jockey wheel and unhinge the fixing lever.
■ Pivot the jockey wheel downward.
■ Check whether the fixing lever touches the support pipe.
■ Lower the jockey wheel until the towing mechanism is stress-free.
5. Place chocks under the wheels.
6. Open the towing coupling of the towing vehicle.
7. Slowly forward the towing vehicle to separate from the parked machine.
Parking the machine (chassis with compressed air brake and ABS):
See Ill. 98 for the position of the supply lines.
1. Use a coupled towing vehicle to move the machine into position.
12 Decommissioning, Storage and Transport
12.2 Transport
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