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MOVING A DISABLED MACHINE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: If the machine is disabled and you must use the optional towing valves, the machine can move out of control when the towing valves are turned to the towing position. To prevent machine movement, put blocks at the front and rear of the wheels or raise the seat bar. Remove the blocks after the towing machine is connected to the disabled machine or lower the seat bar. If you do not follow these instructions, the machine can move out of control and injure you or other persons in the area.SC009
If the machine becomes disabled, always carry the machine on a truck or trailer. 1.Stop the engine and attach a DO
NOT OPERATE tag. 2.Put blocks at the front and rear of the machine wheels and raise the seat bar to engage the park brake. 3.Connect the machine to the towing vehicle with a rigid drawbar. 4.Remove the seat from the machine and locate both bypass valves on the hydrostatic drive pumps. 5.Each bypass valve has two holes in the end. Put a small rod in one of the holes and turn each bypass valve 1 or 2 turns counterclockwise. IMPORTANT: Do not turn the bypass valves more than two turns. 6.Remove the blocks from the machine wheels and lower the seat bar to the DOWN position to release the parking latch.
IMPORTANT: Do not move the disabled machine faster than 1.6 km/h (1 mph). Damage to the hydrostatic drive system can occur. Never tow the machine farther than 15 m (50 feet). 7.After you repair the machine, turn the bypass valves clockwise to tighten. DO NOT overtighten. 8.Install the seat.
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