Kato Imer 17VXE, Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATION
2-12 TOWING
* Personal injury or death could result when towing a disabled machine incorrectry.
* Follow the recommendations below, to properly perform the towing procedure.
* Never use the towing hook at the rear axle to tow the machine.
* During towing operation, NEVER allow anyone between the towing machine and the
towed machine.
* Quick machine movement could overload the tow line or bar and cause it to break.
Gradual and smooth machine movement will work better.
* Keep the tow line angle to a minimum. Do not exceed a 30º angle from the straight
ahead position.
1. If the machine sinks down on a soft ground and
cannot crawl up by itself,, a wire rope should be
attached to the rear axle and the machine should
be towed by a towing machine.
To prevent the damage of the wire rope, be sure
to place a protector at the corner of the axle.
Use the towing wire rope with sufficient strength
to tow the machine.
2. Use of the towing hook
The towing hook is used to tow for lightweight
material. The maximum allowable towed weight
is 500 kg.
NEVER tow the machine with the towing hook,
which may damage the towing hook and cause a
personal injury.
WARNING
Rear axle
Towing hook