Komatsu HB215LC-3, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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PRECAUTIONS FOR TOWING MACHINE
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WARNING
Use the correct towing equipment and towing method. Any
mistake in the selection of the wire rope or drawbar or the
method for towing a disabled machine and being towed
may lead to serious personal injury or death.
• Always confirm that the wire rope or drawbar used for
towing has ample strength for the weight of the ma-
chine being towed.
• Never use the wire rope which has cut strands (A), re-
duced diameter (B), or kinks (C). There is a danger that
the rope may break during the towing operation.
• Wear the leather gloves always when handling the wire
ropes.
• Never tow a machine on a slope.
• During the towing operation, never stand between the
towing machine and the machine being towed.
• Move the machine slowly and be careful not to apply
any sudden load to the wire rope.
• Do not use the holes for towing light objects or tie-
down holes when towing the machine.
NOTICE
The maximum towing capacity for this machine is 158000 N {16100 kg}.
Do not tow any load greater than this.
• If the machine sinks in mud and cannot get out under its
own power, or if the machine tows a heavy object, use a
wire rope as shown in the figure.
• Place pieces of wood between the wire ropes and the ma-
chine to prevent damage to the ropes and the machine.
• Hold the wire rope level and set it straight to the track
frame.
• When towing a machine, travel at a speed of 1 km/h or
lower for a distance of only a few meters to a place that is
suitable for performing repairs.
Perform this only in an emergency.
OPERATION TROUBLES AND ACTIONS
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