• Towing device has hooks for towing on the front bottom of
the frame and holes for towing on the rear bottom of the
axle. Use the shackles (1) (4 pieces) (permitted load: 10 t
or more) of class S which is prescribed in ISO2415 for tow-
ing at rear side.
Use only these hooks when towing. Do not use any other
place.
• When fitting the towing wire, check the condition of the
hook to make sure that there is no problem.
• Keep the angle of the towing wire as small as possible.
Keep the angle between the center lines of 2 machines
within 30 °.
• Towing may be performed under various conditions, so it is
impossible to determine beforehand the requirements for
towing. Towing on flat level roads will require the minimum
rim pull, while towing on slopes or on uneven road surfa-
ces will require the maximum rim pull.
• Always release the parking brake before towing.
• Before releasing the parking brake, always chock the all
wheels.
If the wheels are not chocked, there is a danger that the
machine may move suddenly.
Connect with the towing wire or drawbar, and remove the
blocks from the wheels when the towed machine is in a
condition where it cannot run away.
• When releasing the parking brake, check that the area
around the machine is safe.
• If the parking brake is released, the brakes will not work,
so pay careful attention to safety.
• When towing on a slope, use 2 towing machines. One machine should be uphill side from the towed ma-
chine and should be connected with towing wire or a drawbar to pull back the towed machine in order to
keep it stable. The other machine should tow the towed machine from the foot of a hill.
When engine runs
• If the transmission and steering wheel can be operated, and the engine is running, it is possible to tow the
machine out of mud or to move it for a “short distance” to the edge of the road.
• Check the effect of the brakes, and if the brakes do not work properly, take the action given in “When en-
gine does not run”.
• Check if it is possible to steer the machine. If the machine cannot be steered, follow the procedure given in
“When engine does not run”.
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