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TOWING THE MACHINE

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MACHINE STORAGE

MACHINE STORAGE

If your machine is disabled, you must make a judgment if the machine can be moved without further damage. If possible, repair the machine at the job location. If you cannot repair the machine at the job location and if you have a transport trailer, park the trailer as close as possible to the machine (see Transporting the Machine in this manual).

NEVER TOW MACHINE FROM THE FRONT.

1.Attach a rigid drawbar to the machine. 2.If the machine cannot be started to release the parking brake, do the following:

A.Put blocks in front of and behind each tire.

B.Remove the Parking brake 1 cover (1).

C.Loosen the lock nut (2).

D.Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise until the parking brake is released (3). 3.If the machine is to be towed more than 0.8 km (1/2 mile) you must disconnect the front and rear drive shafts.

4.Tow the disabled machine at a maximum speed of 8 km/h (5 mph). 2 3 300372A1

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