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C-34
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Document 57.0008.5200 - 10/2006
Handler with telescopic boom
GTH-3007
C-6 TRANSPORTING THE
MACHINE
C-6.1 MOVING A DISABLED MACHINE
Tow the machine only when no alternative is possible,
since this operation may result in serious damage to
the transmission. When possible, repair the machine
on site.
When the machine shall absolutely be towed:
• Unlock the negative brake (see
chap. C-6.1.1
)
• Tow the machine for short distances and at a low
speed only.
• Use a rigid drawbar.
• Select the two-wheel steer.
• Set the gearbox lever to neutral.
• When possible, start the engine and use the
hydraulic drive and the braking system.
• Raise the front wheels of the machine and remove
the Cardan shaft of the transmission.
C-6.1.1 Unlocking the negative brake
To unlock the negative brake of a faulty machine,
proceed as follows:
• Loosen the two opposite screws
located on the
front axle in order to remove the washers.
• Remove the horseshoe-shaped washers located
under the two screws.
• Re-tighten screws
turning alternately the front
screw and the rear screw 1/2 turn to unlock the
brake.
To relock the nagetive brake, loosen the screws
turning alternately the front screw and the rear screw
1/2 turn, refit the horseshoe washers and re-tighten
screws
.