PRECAUTIONS FOR USING LIGHTWEIGHT TOWING HOLE
• Always use the correct towing equipment and towing method. Any mistake in the selection of the
wire rope or drawbar or the method of towing a disabled machine and being towed may lead to seri-
ous personal injury or death. Select the appropriate tools and methods.
• Always use the shackle.
• Hold the wire rope level and set it straight to the track frame.
• Move the machine slowly and be careful not to apply any sudden load to the wire rope.
• Do not use the tie-down holes for towing the machine.
There is a hole in the track frame to fit the shackle when towing
light objects.
Permissible towing load : 65700 N {6700 kg} or less
PRECAUTIONS FOR SEVERE JOB CONDITION
• When performing digging operations in water, if the work equipment mounting pin goes into the water, per-
form greasing every time the operation is performed.
• For heavy-duty operations and deep digging, perform greasing of the work equipment mounting pins every
time before operation.
After greasing, operate the boom, arm, bucket, and blade several times, then grease again.