PLATE-COVER 1733104 - Caterpillar

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.Shields must be provided on both machines. This will protect the operator if the tow line breaks or the tow bar breaks.Do not allow an operator to be on the machine that is being towed unless the operator can control the steering and/or the brakes.Before you tow the machine, make sure that the tow line or the tow bar is in good condition. Make sure that the tow line or the tow bar has enough strength for the conditions that are involved. The strength of the tow line or of the tow bar should be at least 150 percent of the gross weight of the towing machine. This pertains to a disabled machine that is stuck in the mud and to towing a disabled machine on a grade.
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When you tow the machine from the front, attach the tow line to the tow eyes on the frame (1). In order to tow the machine from the rear, attach the tow line to the hitch (2) .Do not use a chain for pulling a disabled machine. A chain link can break. This may cause personal injury. Use a wire cable with ends that have loops or rings. Place an observer in a safe position in order to watch the pulling procedure. 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.Keep the tow line angle to a minimum. Do not exceed a 20 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, steady machine movement will be more effective.Normally, the towing machine should be as large as 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.You must provide sufficient control and sufficient braking when you are moving a disabled machine downhill. This may require a larger towing machine or additional machines that are connected to the rear of the disabled machine. This will prevent the machine from rolling away out of control.All situation requirements cannot be listed. When any towed machine is loaded, the machine must be equipped with a brake system that is operable from the operator compartment.Consult your Caterpillar dealer for the equipment that is necessary for towing a disabled machine.Towing with a Running Engine
If the engine is running, the machine