Wacker Neuson ET12 02, Operator'S Manual

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BA ET18, 20, 24 en* 1.5 * et18_20_24t600.fm
6-1
Transport 6
6 Transport
6.1 Towing the machine
Important information regarding towing
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.
► See chapter “Safety, section 2.8”.
► Ensure that no one is near the towing bar or cable. The lateral safety
distance 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 provided for this.
► The maximum permissible load of the towing eye hook is equal to 1.5
times the maximum 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 braking
system and sufficient tractive power.
Transport