ALTERNATOR GP-CHARGING 3736279 - Caterpillar

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.Follow the recommendations below, to properly perform the towing procedure.
This machine is equipped with spring-applied, air pressure-released parking brake. If the engine, pressure air system or parking brake are inoperable, the brakes are applied and the machine cannot be moved.These towing instructions are for moving a disabled machine a short distance, only a few meters (feet) at low speed, no faster than 2 km/h (1.2 mph), to a convenient location for repair. These instructions are for emergencies only. Always haul the machine if long distance moving is required.If the machine must be towed for more than a few meters the driveshaft should be removed.
When the driveshaft is removed, the machine has NO parking brake. The machine can roll and cause personal injury or death.Block the wheels securely so that the machine cannot move.If the brakes are in good operating condition, the machine has limited wheel brake ability. The pedal effort is high due to the lack of the hydraulic boost.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.
Shielding must be provided on both machines, to protect the operator if the tow line or tow bar should break.Do not allow an operator on the machine being towed, unless the operator can control the steering and braking.Before towing, make sure the tow line or tow bar is in good condition and has enough strength for the towing situation involved. For a disabled machine stuck in mud or when towing on a grade, use a towing line or tow bar with a strength of at least 1.5 times the gross weight of the towing machine.When towing, attach the tow line only to the tow eyes on the frame, if equipped.Do not use a chain for pulling. A chain link can break causing possible personal injury. Use a wire rope cable with loop or ring ends. Use an observer in a harmless position to stop the pulling procedure if the cable starts to break or unravel. Stop pulling whenever the pulling machine moves without moving the towed machine.Keep the tow line angle to a minimum. Do not exceed a 30° angle from the straight ahead position.Quick machine movement could overload the tow line or tow bar and cause it to break. Gradual and smooth machine movement will work better.Normally, the towing machine should be as large as the disabled machine. Satisfy yourself that the towing machine has enough brake capacity, weight and power, to control both machines for the grade and distance involved.To provide sufficient control and braking when moving a disabled machine downhill, a larger towing machine or additional machines connected to the rear could be required. This will prevent it from rolling uncontrolled.All different situation requirements