NUT, BACKBUDD- 1C3808 - Caterpillar

Personal injury or death could result when towing a disabled machine incorrectly.Block the machine to prevent movement when the final drives are disengaged. The machine can roll free if it is not blocked. With the final drives disengaged, the machine cannot be stopped or steered.Follow the recommendations below, to properly perform the towing procedure.Relieve the hydraulic tank and line pressure before any disassembly. Operate the travel levers/pedals back and forth with the engine stopped to relieve pressure.Removing the plugs from the brake cover of the travel motor without first relieving the internal pressure will cause hydraulic oil to squirt out.Even after the machine has been turned off, the hydraulic oil can still be hot enough to burn. Allow the hydraulic oil to cool before draining it.
To tow the machine, both final drives must be disengaged.Do not operate the travel motors with the final drives disengaged. Damage could result.Clean the travel motor and the nearby areas before releasing the parking brakes.Dirt can damage the travel motor and reduce performance or cause machine malfunctions.
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.Shielding must be provided on the towing machine, to protect the operator if the tow