OM 803 us – Edition 3.7 * 803b330.fm
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Operation
Towing the machine
Warning!
WARNING
Accident hazard due to towing!
Can cause serious injury or death.
•
The machine may only be towed using suitable towing equipment (towing
bar or cable) in connection with suitable towing facilities, such as a towing
coupling, hooks and eyes.
•
Start machine travel and tow away slowly.
•
Ensure that no one is between the vehicles during towing.
•
Have a recovery service or a Wacker Neuson service center tow the
machine away if necessary
•
Ensure that no one is near the towing bar or cable. The lateral safety dis-
tance is equal to 1.5 times the length of the towing equipment.
NOTICE
Only tow the machine if absolutely necessary.
• Tow away the machine only if the engine is running and if the drive is functional.
A malfunctioning machine must be loaded with a crane.
• If necessary, contact a Wacker Neuson service center for towing the machine
away.
• Fasten the towing equipment only on the towing eye hook provided for this.
• The maximum permissible load of the towing eye hook is equal to 1.5 times the
dead weight of the machine.
• A tractor vehicle of the same weight category must be used as a minimum. In
addition, the tractor vehicle must be equipped with a safe brake system and
sufficient tractive power.
1
Ensure that the machine can be towed safely.
2
Use towing eye hook
A
of the machine for towing.
3
Use towing eye hook
A
only for towing.
4
Secure shackle
B
with the shackle pin and a lock pin.
5
Install towing equipment of adequate size on the shackle.
6
Start machine travel and tow away slowly.
7
Tow away the machine only until it can travel on its own.
Information!
The manufacturer’s warranty shall not apply to accidents or damage caused by
towing the machine. Using towing eye hook A to pull other machines or to tow
equipment is prohibited.
Fig. 101: Towing bore
A
B
