MOVING A DISABLED MACHINE

WARNING: Personal injury or death can result when you tow a disabled machine incorrectly. Read the following recommendations.

IMPORTANT: Towing the Grader is not recommended. If your machine is disabled, you must make a judgement if the machine can be moved without more damage. If possible, repair the machine at the job site. If your machine is disabled, you must make a judgement if the machine can be moved without damage. If possible, repair the machine at the job site. The towing machine must have power, steering and braking ability to stop both machines. The speed at which the disabled machine is moved, must not exceed 1,5 mile per hour (2,4 km/h). The machines must be attached as closely as possible. The disabled machine must be moved only far enough to reach a safe repair location. Before moving a disabled machine you must be able to answer these questions: • Does the towing machine have braking and steering capacity for both machines? • Does the towing hardware, chains, cables, have the proper capacity to move the machine safely? • Will the disabled machine have steering and braking capability? • Will moving the machine cause damage to drivetrain or moving parts that lack lubrication? Additional considerations: • Be certain that all personnel involved are shielded in the event that towing apparatus might break. • An operator may only be allowed on the towed machine if it has steering and braking capability. • Always block the disabled machines wheels before releasing the brakes or drivetrain component. IMPORTANT: The grader engine may not be started by towing the machine. The drivetrain components will be damaged!

TOWING

CAUTION:

• Do not start abruptly when pulling the towing chain or cable. Move slowly until chain or cable is stretched. For this purpose, only the towing and pulling devices should be used. Extreme care must be taken when using the towing devices. • Use the drawbar and/or the approved towing points when the machine is ! used in towing. If a cable or a chain is used, keep personnel far away from the towing line. Injuries caused by towing cable or chain may be fatal. • When absolutely necessary to tow a machine, do not exceed the recommended towing speed. Make sure the machine being towed has sufficient braking capacity to stop the towed load. If the machine being towed cannot be braked, a tow bar or two towing machines must be used one in front and the other at the rear to act as a brake. Avoid long distance towing.

WHEELS/TIRES

WARNING: Exploding tires and/or rim parts can cause injury or death. Keep yourself and others out of the DANGER AREA. Stand on the tread side of the tire. Always use the correct air pressure and follow the instructions in this manual for adding air or servicing the tires.

WARNING: Explosive separation of the tire and/or rim parts can cause injury or death. When tire service is necessary, have a qualified tire mechanic service the tire.

WARNING: DO NOT weld to wheel or rim when a tire is installed. Welding will cause an explosive air/gas mixture that will be ignited with high temperatures. This can happen to tires inflated or deflated. Removing air or breaking bead is not adequate. Tire MUST be completely removed from the rim prior to welding.

The above illustration show danger areas caused by exploding tires and/or rim parts.

WARNING: Keep yourself and others of these danger areas.

The next page shows the correct methods that you MUST use when adding air or servicing a tire.