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Do not operate or work on this equipment unless you have read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact any AVSpare dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility. |
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Personal injury or death could result when towing a disabled machine incorrectly. Block the machine to prevent movement before releasing the brakes. The machine can roll free if it is not blocked. |
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Personal injury or death can result from worn wire rope cable. Worn or frayed cable could break causing injury. Check the wire rope cable. If cable is worn or is frayed install a new cable. |
This machine is equipped with spring-applied brakes. These brakes are also oil pressure released brakes. If the engine or the system for pressure oil is inoperable, the brakes are applied and the machine cannot be moved. The machine can be moved if a brake release pump is installed.
These towing instructions are for moving a disabled machine for a short distance at low speed. Move the machine at a speed of
This machine can be towed by removing the axle shafts from the final drives. This action will make the machine brakes inoperable and the machine can move freely. Refer to the machine Service Manual or consult your Cat dealer for the removal procedure for the axle shaft and for the installation procedure for the axle shaft.
Shields must be provided on both machines. This shielding will protect the operator if either the tow line or the bar breaks.
Do not allow an operator to be on the machine that is being towed unless the operator can control the steering and/or the braking.
Before towing, make sure that the tow line or the bar is in good condition. Make sure that the tow line or the bar has enough strength for the towing procedure that is involved. The strength of the towing line or of the bar should be at least 150 percent of the gross weight of the towing machine. This condition is true for a disabled machine that is stuck in the mud and for towing on a grade.
For towing, only attach the tow line to the tow eyes on the frame, if equipped.
Do not use a chain for pulling a disabled machine. A chain link can break. This action may cause possible personal injury. Use a wire cable with ends that have loops or rings. Put an observer in a safe position in order to watch the pulling procedure. The observer can stop the procedure, if necessary. The procedure should be stopped if the cable starts to break. Also, stop the procedure if the cable starts to unravel. Stop pulling whenever the towing machine moves without moving the towed machine.
Keep the tow line angle to a minimum. Do not exceed a 30 degree angle from the straight ahead position.
Quick machine movement could overload the tow line or the bar. This action could cause the tow line or the bar to break. Gradual, steady machine movement will be more effective.
Normally, the towing machine should be as large as the disabled machine. Make sure that the towing machine has enough brake capacity, enough weight, and enough power. The towing machine must be able to control both machines for the grade that is involved and for the distance that is involved.
Provide sufficient control and sufficient braking when you are moving a disabled machine downhill. This action may require a larger towing machine or additional machines that are not connected to the rear. This action will prevent the machine from rolling away out of control.
All situation requirements cannot be listed. Minimal towing machine capacity is required on smooth, level surfaces. Maximum towing machine capacity is required on inclines or on surfaces that are in poor condition.
When any towed machine is loaded, the machine must be equipped with a brake system that is operable from the operator compartment.
Consult your Cat dealer for the equipment that is necessary for towing a disabled machine.
If the engine is running, the machine can be towed for a short distance under certain conditions. The power train and the steering system must be operable. Tow the machine for a short distance only. For example, pull the machine out of the mud or pull the machine to the side of the road.
The operator on the towed machine must steer the machine in the direction of the tow line.
If the electric drive propulsion module or a driveline failure is suspected, remove the axle shafts.
Consult your Cat dealer or refer to the machine Service Manual for axle shaft removal and installation procedures.
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When the axle shafts are removed, the machine has no service brakes or parking brakes. The machine can roll and cause personal injury or death. Block the tracks securely so that the machine cannot move. The towing connection must be rigid, or towing must be done by two machines of the same size or larger than the towed machine. Connect a machine on each end of towed machine. |
Carefully follow all instructions that are outlined in the Towing Information. Ensure that the instructions are followed exactly.
You can move the machine when the engine is not operable by removing the axle shafts. Consult your Cat dealer or refer to the machine Service Manual for axle shaft removal and installation procedures.
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When the axle shafts are removed, the machine has no service brakes or parking brakes. The machine can roll and cause personal injury or death. Block the tracks securely so that the machine cannot move. The towing connection must be rigid, or towing must be done by two machines of the same size or larger than the towed machine. Connect a machine on each end of towed machine. |
Carefully follow all instructions that are outlined in the Towing Information. Ensure that the instructions are followed exactly.