3-68 BA 50Z3/6003 en – Edition 4.3 * * 5003b330.fm
Operation
3.42 Towing the machine
Keep out of the risk zone of the machine –
Risk of accidents.
☞ Ensure that no-one is dangerously close to the machine.
• Ensure that the machine can be towed safely.
• A tractor vehicle of the same weight category must be used as a minimum.
• Use towing bracket A for towing the machine.
The maximum admissible load of the towing bracket is 31100 N (6992 lbf).
• Use towing bracket A only for towing.
• Secure shackle B with the shackle pin and a lock pin.
• Install a towing bar or cable of adequate size to the towing bore.
• Pull the machine slowly.
• Tow the machine only until the ground conditions allow the machine to move on its
own.
Do not tow a malfunctioning machine, otherwise the drive can be damaged.
☞ The machine must be loaded with a crane – see chapter 3.43 Crane han-
dling the machine on page 3-69.
The manufacturer’s warranty shall not apply to accidents or damage caused by
towing.
Using towing bracket A to pull other machines or to tow equipment is not allowed.