SEAL 0814449 - 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.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.
Clean the travel motor and the nearby areas before releasing the parking brakes.Dirt entry 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 line or bar should break.Do not allow an operator on the machine being towed.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.Attach cable to towing eye on front if pulling forward, or attach to drawbar pin if pulling to the rear.Do not use a chain for pulling. A chain link can break causing possible personal injury. Use a wire rope cable with loop or ring ends. Use an observer in a safe position to stop the pulling procedure if the cable starts to break or unravel. Stop pulling whenever the pulling machine moves without moving the towed machine.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.All 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.Do not tow a loaded machine.Consult your Caterpillar dealer for towing a disabled machine. 1. Remove the travel drive covers from the base