Wacker Neuson RD24, Instruction Manual

Page: 114 / 228

Operation
Towing the machine
114 BA RD24_RD27 en 04
3.28 Towing the machine
An inoperable machine can be towed by another vehicle for short
distances.
For distances longer than 500 m, the machine must be loaded for further
transport.
WARNING
Spring-operated brake out of function!
Severe injury or death due to machine rolling away.
■
Prevent the machine from rolling away with chocks before
releasing the spring-operated brake.
■
Do not attach the machine for towing unless at the points intended
for this.
■
Use a towing vehicle with enough pulling power.
■
Tow machine only with low speed 1 km/h (0.6 mph).
■
Only tow the machine for short distances (max. 500 m).
N O T E
Towing of the machine requires sufficient knowledge of the
functioning of the hydrostatic transmission and the operation of
the spring-operated brake.
Only allow towing to be performed by persons with towing
experience, who have been informed of the dangers.
Necessary towing tool
■
Tow bar (normal towing)
Use a towing bar with adequate pulling power (at least the operating
weight of the machine) for a normal case of use on a flat surface with
the spring-loaded brake released.
■
Hauling lines or hauling chains (for machine recovery from a
dangerous situation)
Hauling lines or hauling chains with a sufficient tensile force (at least
twice the operating weight of the machine) for recovering the machine
uphill and/or when the spring-loaded brake is not released.
3.28.01 Preparing the machine for towing
1
2
1 2