CARTRIDGE KIT 4K4631 - 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.
In order to properly perform the towing procedure, use the following recommendations.This machine is equipped with spring applied parking brakes that are released by oil pressure. If the engine is inoperable or if the brake oil system is inoperable, the parking brakes are engaged. The machine can not be moved.The parking brake can be disengaged manually in the event of insufficient oil pressure in the system.Reference: For additional information, refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Parking Brake Manual Release" for the machine that is being serviced.Use these towing instructions for moving a disabled machine over a short distance. Do not move the machine faster than 2 km/h (1.2 mph). Move the machine to a convenient location for repair. Use these instructions for emergency situations only. Always haul the machine if long distance moving is required.Shielding must be provided on both machines in order to protect the operator in case the tow line breaks or the tow bar breaks.Do not allow riders on a machine that is being towed unless the operator can control the steering and/or the braking.Before you tow the machine, inspect the condition the tow line or of the tow bar. Make sure that the tow line or the tow bar is sturdy enough to tow the disabled machine. The tow line or the tow bar must have a strength that is equal to 1.5 times the gross weight of the machine that is being towed. Use a tow bar with this strength or a tow line with this strength to tow a disabled machine that is stuck in the mud. Also, use a tow bar with this strength or a tow line with this strength to tow a disabled machine up a grade.Do not use a chain for pulling. A chain link may break. This can cause personal injury. Use a wire rope cable with cable loops or end rings. Position an observer at a safe location. The observer should stop the pulling procedure if the cable starts to break or the cable starts to unravel. If the towing machine moves without the pulled machine, stop the pulling procedure.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 tow bar. This could cause the tow line or the tow bar to break. Gradual, smooth machine movement will be more effective.Normally, the towing machine should be as large as the disabled machine. The towing machine must have enough brake capacity, enough weight, and enough power for the grade that is involved and for the distance that is involved.It may be necessary to connect a larger machine or additional machines to the disabled machine in order to provide sufficient control and sufficient braking. This will prevent the