Kubota U50-5, Operating Instructions Manual

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Recovery, loading and transport
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Recovery
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Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the attachment point (1) on
the machine and to the towing vehicle.
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If the attachment point of the machine is not accessible, a tow rope can also be fastened around the centre
of the dozer.
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During the recovery procedure, the operator must be seated on the operator’s place.
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Drive slowly with the towing vehicle to avoid abrupt loads.
Hoisting the machine with a crane
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Bring the machine to the lifting position (see figure) on level
ground.
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Lift the dozer until the dozer cylinders are fully retracted. Also
see the “Excavation work (operating the controls)” section
(page 117).
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Bring the boom in line with the longitudinal axis of the swivel
frame.
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Completely extend the boom cylinder, arm cylinder and bucket
cylinder.
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Swivel the swivel frame so that the dozer is located at the rear.
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Close and lock the door and covers.
Adhere to the safety rules (page 13) and the safety
rules for recovery (page 37).
A recovery is only allowed over a short distance and at
walking speed (0.5 m/s ~ 1.0 m/s).
Adhere to the safety rules (page 13) and the safety
rules for hoisting the machine with a crane (page 37).
The machine may only be lifted at the points provided. Lifting from any other points is prohibited as
this can cause serve damage.
1 1
STOP
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(°) L 1 (mm) L 2 (mm)
< 68 1330 3680
STOP
STOP