RD 27 Maintenance
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5.40 Towing the Machine
Prerequisites
Second machine of greater size and rigid towing equipment, or
Two machines of equal size to towed machine if non-rigid towing equipment is
being used
Shielding for all machines being used
Note: The strength of the towing line or the tow bar should be at least 150 percent
of the gross weight of the towing machine.
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Limitations
The following limitations must be followed:
Limit towing to emergency situations only
Limit towing to short distances
Limit towing speed to 2 km/h (1.2 mph)
Limit tow line angle to 30°
Procedure
Follow the procedure below to tow the machine.
Note: If the engine runs and the steering system and/or braking system functions,
an operator may be allowed to ride on and steer the machine being towed. In all
other cases, do not ride on the machine when it is being towed.
1. Attach shielding to the machines to protect the operators if the towing
equipment breaks.
2. Block the drums so that the machine cannot move.
3. Open the engine compartment.
4. Release the parking brakes. See section Manually Releasing the Parking
Brakes.
5. Turn the bypass valve (a) two full turns in the counterclockwise direction.
Note: Do not turn the bypass valve farther than two turns. When the bypass valve
is turned farther than two turns, oil will leak past the bypass valve.
This procedure continues on the next page.
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