106 Operation Section (D6T LGP (OEM)) Towing Information
Towing Information Towing the Machine
m WARNING 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.
m WARNING 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.
m WARNING When the final drive sun gears are removed, the machine has NO 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. Be sure all necessary repairs and adjustments have been made before a machine that has been towed to a service area, is put back into operation. Note: Consult your Caterpillar dealer for towing a disabled machine. This machine is equipped with spring applied brakes. These brakes are also oil pressure released brakes. If the power train oil system for pressure oil is inoperable, the brakes are applied and the machine cannot be moved. 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. Do not attempt to tow a machine without reading and understanding the following procedures.
WEBM1000
These towing instructions are for moving a disabled machine for a short distance at low speed. Move the machine at a speed of 2 km/h (1.2 mph) or less to a convenient location for repair. These instructions are only for emergencies. Always haul the machine if long distance moving is required. When any towed machine is loaded, the machine must be equipped with a brake system that is operable from the operator's compartment. Normally, the towing machine should be as large as the disabled machine, or larger than 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. Do not use a chain for pulling a disabled machine. A chain link can break. This 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. A safe position would be at a distance away from either machine that is greater than two times the length of the towing cable. 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. Shields must be provided on both machines. This will protect the operator if either the tow line or the bar breaks. 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 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. 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 could cause the tow line or the bar to break. Gradual, steady machine movement will be more effective.
