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Rhino RD180
MAINTENANCE
Pushing or towing the machine
Mechanical brake deactivation of wheel motor PUSHING, TRANSPORTING AND TOWING THE MACHINE
If the machine becomes disabled, it can be pushed from the front or rear of
the machine.
The drive pump has a by-pass valve to prevent damage to the hydraulic
system when it is being pushed or towed. For pushing or towing the
machine, rotate the bypass valve plunger from horizontal position to vertical
position.
Also the mechanical brake in the wheel motor has to be deactivated before
pushing or towing the machine.
Do not push or tow the machine at a high speed.
Do not push or tow the machine for a long distance without activating
the by-pass valve.
Do not push or tow the machine without deactivating the mechanical
brake.
Tow off Tow on
By-Pass
Step 1:
Step 2:
Remove the rubber plug from the brake
protector. Loosen the metallic plug.
Tighten to the bo om of the threading without
blocking the screw fi ed with a nut and washer
in the piston.
Step 3:
Then ghten the nut un l the motor sha turns
freely, while holding the screw.
After releasing the brake, insert the rubber plug firmly.