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Operation Section (D6T LGP (OEM)) WEBM1000
Towing Information
Towing Information
Towing the Machine
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.
Personal injury or death can result from worn
wire rope cable.
Worn or frayed cable could break causing injury.
Check the wire rope cable. If cable is worn or is
frayed install a new cable.
When the final drive sun gears are removed, the
machine has NO parking brakes. The machine
can roll and cause personal injury or death.
Block the tracks securely so that the machine
cannot move.
The towing connection must be rigid, or towing
m
ust
be done by two machines of the same size
or larger than the towed machine. Connect a
machine on each end of towed machine.
Be sure all necessary repairs and adjustments
ha
ve
been made before a machine that has been
towed to a service area, is put back into
operation.
Note: Consult your Caterpillar dealer for towing a
disabled machine.
This machine is equipped with spring applied
brakes. The
se brakes are also oil pressure released
brakes. If the power train oil system for pressure oil
is inoperable, the brakes are applied and the
machine cannot be moved.
Do not allow an operator to be on the machine that is
be
ing to
wed unless the operator can control the
steering and/or the braking. Do not attempt to tow a
machine without reading and understanding the
following procedures.
These towing instructions are for moving a disabled
ma
chine
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
r
equ
ired. When any towed machine is loaded, the
machine must be equipped with a brake system that
is operable from the operator's compartment.
Normally, the towing machine should be as large as
t
he disabled ma
chine, or larger than 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.
Do not use a chain for pulling a disabled machine.
A cha
in link can
break. This may cause possible
personal injury. Use a wire cable with ends that
have loops or rings. Put an observer in a safe
position in order to watch the pulling procedure. A
safe position would be at a distance away from
either machine that is greater than two times the
length of the towing cable. 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.
Shields must be provided on
b
oth machines. This
will protect the operator if either the tow line or the
bar breaks.
Before towing, make sure that the tow line or the bar
is in
good condition. Make sur
e that the tow line or
the bar has enough strength for the towing
procedure that is involved. The strength of the
towing line or of the bar should be at least 150
percent of the gross weight of the towing machine.
This is true for a disabled machine that is stuck in
the mud and for towing on a grade.
For towing, only attach the tow line to the tow eyes
on
th
e frame, if equipped.
Keep the tow line angle to a minimum. Do not
exceed a
30 degree angle from the straight ahead
position.
Quick machine movement could overload the tow
lin
e o
r the bar. This could cause the tow line or the
bar to break. Gradual, steady machine movement
will be more effective.