BRACKET A 6N6923 - Caterpillar

Towing Instructions
For towing, follow recommendations in this section.Towing is dangerous and could result in injury or death, unless performed properly.Before towing a disabled machine, be sure the tow line or tow bar is in good condition and has adequate strength for the towing job involved.Apply the load gradually and smoothly. Abrupt machine movement could overload the tow line or tow bar and cause it to break.
These towing instructions are for moving a disabled machine a short distance, only a few 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.Shielding must be provided on the towing machine, to protect the operator if the tow line or bar should break.Do not allow riders on the machine being towed, unless the operator can control the steering and/or braking.Before towing, make sure the tow line or bar is in good condition and has enough strength for the towing situation involved. Use a towing line or bar with a strength of at least 1.5 times the gross weight of the towing machine, for a disabled machine stuck in mud or when towing on a grade.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 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.The different situation requirements cannot be given, as minimal towing machine capacity is required on smooth level surfaces to maximum on inclines or poor surface conditions.Consult your Caterpillar dealer for towing a disabled machine.
When towing the machine, attach tow line to the front or rear tow pin only. Do not tow faster than 2 km/h (1.2 mph).
If the axles are removed, the machine will not have brakes and can roll free on a slope. Block the wheels to prevent unexpected machine movement.
Remove the axle shafts if an internal transmission or drive line failure is suspected.Engine Stopped
Perform the following precautionary steps before towing the truck with the engine stopped and/or with loss of transmission oil pressure or loss of parking/emergency brake air reservoir pressure.The supplemental steering system may be used to steer the truck while being towed. 1. Block the wheels. Remove the pipe plug (1) from the spool valve.2. Loosen the bolts (2) and move the bracket (3) under the valve, to move the spool. 3. Shift the towing valve stem (4) to the left.4. Tighten bolts (2). Move the parking brake lever to the OFF position.5. Fasten the