Preparing the Machine to Push or Tow in Reverse
(continued)
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7. Open the tow-bypass valve by rotating it
90° (1/4 turn) in either direction.
Note: Note the position of the valve when
opening and closing it.
8. Push or tow the machine.
IMPORTANT
Do not push or tow the machine faster than 3 to 4.8 km/h (2 to 3 mph) or for more than
0.4 km (1/4 mile), because damage to the hydraulic system may occur. The bypass
valve must be open whenever you push or tow the machine.
Preparing the Machine for Operation
Remove the Reverse Tow Kit
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the parking brake, lower the cutting units,
shut off the engine and remove the key.
2. Remove the straight fitting and bypass hose of the reverse tow kit from the test port of
the reverse traction tube; refer to the Reverse Tow Kit Installation Instructions.
3. Install the test fitting and dust cap to the test port.
4. Remove the other straight fitting of the bypass hose from the unmarked (located
between the fittings in port M8 and port P2) rear-traction manifold port.
5. Install the new #6 hex-socket plug from the reverse tow kit into the unmarked port of the
rear-traction manifold.
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6. Close the tow-bypass valve by rotating it
back 90° (1/4 turn) before starting the engine.
Note: Do not exceed 7 to 11 N∙m (5 to 8 ft-lb)
torque to close the valve.
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