SCREWDRIVER 6V6069 - 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.
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(1) Parking brake reset valve
(2) Parking brake switch Perform the following procedure on the disabled machine.
Engage parking brake switch (2).
Block the wheels.
When towing the machine, attach tow line to the front tow hooks or rear tow pin only.
Hook up the towing machine. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Towing the Machine" for the guidelines.
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
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Remove drain plug (3) from the final drives. Drain the differential/final drive oil into a suitable container.
Remove the covers from each rear wheel.
Remove the axle shafts. Refer to the Power Train Disassembly and Assembly, "Axle Shaft - Remove" for the procedure. Note: If the machine is equipped with the Traction Control System, the axle shafts can only be pulled out approximately 0.5 m (2 ft). This is adequate for safely towing the machine.
Remove any damaged power train components that may rotate when the machine is towed. Note: When there is failure of the final drive, clean the system before you tow the machine. Debris in the wheel can cause extensive damage to the machine when you tow the machine.
Replace the cover for each rear wheel.
Install drain plug (3) for the final drives.
Remove the blocks from the wheels.
Tow the disabled machine while the engine of the disabled machine is running.
Depress parking brake reset valve (1).
Disengage parking brake switch (2).
Check the steering by turning the steering wheel to the right and to the left.
Check the braking by applying the service brake pedal. Note: The wheel bearings are not in oil when the final drives are drained. The maximum distance for towing is 30.5 m (100 ft) when the final drives are drained.
Pull the disabled machine with the towing machine.
Make sure that none of the power train components are causing additional damage.
After the repairs are completed, install the axle shafts. Refer to the Power Train Disassembly and Assembly, "Axle Shaft - Install " for the procedure.
Fill the differential and final drives. See Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Capacities (Refill)". Before you operate the machine, check the oil level in the final drives. See Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Differential and Final Drive Oil - Check".