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5 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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• TOWING OF THE MACHINE
The vehicle can be towed only if it is not possible to act differently. If possible, it
is advisable to use the suitable aid equipment. Keep in mind that the towing force
must be, at least, 1500 kg (3310 lb)
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR MACHINE TOW
-
to tow the machine use the coupling points available for this purpose
- never use cables, belts or chains to tow the machine or to have it towed,
since they can break
- never use cables, belts or chains to tow the machine or to have it towed if the
braking system of the machine does not work
- always use a stiff, properly sized bar to tow the machine
- during machine tow an operator shall always be sitting in the vehicle being
towed
- never stand near vehicles while they are being towed
- the machine can be towed for short stretches by vehicles having the right size
and weight and being compliant with the national law as it stands
PREPARING THE MACHINE FOR BEING TOWED
-
Hitch the machine either from its front side, through holes "A", or from its rear
side, through holes "B"
- Turn the steering wheel until the rear wheels are parallel with the side of the
machine.
- Select front-axle steering.
- Should the battery be completely flat, connect an external one, as described
in chapter "FAILURES - CAUSES - REMEDIES" of this manual, in paragraph
"HOW TO START THE ENGINE WHEN THE BATTERY IS FLAT".
- Shift the drive direction selector (20) to the neutral position.
Release the parking brake following
these instructions:
-
Turn the starting key to position R.
- Turn the (37) selector towards left.
- Act on the emergency pump (28)
in order to open the brake caliper
(the selector 37 stop lightening).
- In case it is not possible to disable
the hand brake, go on as
described
in the chapter
"FAILURE - CAUSES -
REMEDIES" of this manual at the
paragraph " MALFUNCTIONING
OF THE EMERGENCY PUMP".
In order to tow the machine either
forward or backwards, you need
to enable the bypass of the
pressure relief valves of the
hydrostatic pump.
-
in order to tow the machine
backwards, you need to enable
the bypass of the upper pressure
relief valve of the hydrostatic
pump, which is located under the
engine bonnet (Fig. 1)
- in order to tow the machine
forward, you need to enable the
bypass of the lower pressure relief
valve of the hydrostatic pump, which is located under the cover beneath the hydrostatic oil filter (Fig. 2)