022-00028AE Operation and Maintenance Manual
Operation 3-19
TOWING MACHINE
When necessary to tow another vehicle, the tow
rope must be tied to the towing pin on the
counterweight at the rear of vehicle.
NOTE:
The loader must be used for
towing only in an emergency.
NOTE:
There are several requirements you must abide by when towing another vehicle. Learn the
regulations and rules about towing another vehicle and observe them.
If the loader is being towed by another vehicle and the engine will not start, remove the front and rear drive
shafts; otherwise the transmission will rotate without being properly lubricated, causing seizure. Before
removing them, apply the parking brakes and block the wheels securely.
If the engine can be started and the steering wheel and brakes function normally, have someone get on the
loader you are going to tow for steering it.
Before you tow a vehicle make sure you have checked the following:
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Check the weights of your loader and the vehicle to be towed and make sure you loader has
sufficient braking capacity to stop the towed load.
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Check if the vehicle to be towed can be braked and steered. If not, do not allow anyone to ride
on the towed vehicle.
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Check the tow rope or tow bar for damage and make sure it has sufficient strength for the work.
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When necessary to descend a gradient, another towing vehicle must be used in the rear to
retard.
When towing make sure you are doing the following;
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Start slowly. A sudden start can lead to a broken tow rope.
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The tow line must be along the centerline of both your loader and the vehicle to be towed.
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If you use any other towing device, refer to the Instruction Manual supplied with the towing
device.
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If it is difficult to tow the loader, transport it by a trailer truck to your nearest repair shop.
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In addition to the above measures, release the parking brake if the engine will not start or the
hydraulic pumps are defective.
WARNING!
Do not tow machine at a speed over 10 km/
h (6 MPH) and do not tow machine farther
than 10 Km (6 miles). This will prevent
damage to machine transmission that
would result from lack of lubrication.
WARNING!
When towing another vehicle on a public road, take necessary measures to let other vehicles
and people know that you are towing another vehicle. Use a flag, rotating light, or hazard light.
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