TUBE ASSEM. 4P5864 - Caterpillar

Personal injury or death could result when towing a disabled machine incorrectly.Make sure that all necessary repairs and adjustments have been made before a machine that has been towed to a service area is put back into operation.Follow the recommendations below in order to properly perform the towing procedure.
The hydraulic brakes for this machine are applied with a spring. The hydraulic brakes for this machine are released by pressure. If the engine is inoperable or auxiliary system pressure drops below 2413 kPa (350 psi), the brakes are applied and the machine cannot be moved.The towing instructions are for moving a disabled machine. Tow the machine only for a few meters. Tow the machine at a slow rate of speed. The speed should be no faster than 2 km/h (1.2 mph). These instructions are only for emergencies. Always haul the machine if long distance moving is required.Shielding must be provided on the towing machine. Shielding will protect the operator if the tow line breaks. Shielding will protect the operator if the tow bar should break.Do not allow an operator to be on the machine that is being towed, unless the operator can control the steering or the braking.Before the machine is towed, make sure that the line that is used for towing the machine is in good condition. Use a towing line that has the strength of at least 1.5 times the weight of the towing machine. , Use a tow bar that has the strength of at least 1.5 times the weight of the towing machine.When you tow a machine, attach the tow line only to the tow eyes on the frame, if equipped.Do not use a chain for pulling. A chain link can break causing possible personal injury. Use a wire cable that has a loop on the end or use a wire cable that has a ring on the end. Use an observer to stop the pulling procedure if the cable starts to break. Do not tow the machine when that machine will not move.Keep the tow line angle to a minimum. Do not exceed a 30° angle. The machine should not be off-center more than 30°. Quick movement of the machine could cause the tow line or the tow bar to break.Normally, the towing machine should be as large as the disabled machine. Make sure that the towing machine has enough brake capacity. Make sure that there is enough weight and power in order to control both machines.The towing machine should be as large as the disabled machine. When you tow a machine down a hill, use a larger machine in order to tow the disabled machine down the hill. If that machine is not sufficient, you might need additional machines. This will prevent the disabled machine from uncontrolled rolling.Different situations cannot be given. Minimal towing machine capacity is required on a smooth level surface. Maximum towing machine capacity is required on inclines or poor surface conditions.When you tow a machine, the machine that