TM 10-3930-641-10
OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS - CONTINUED
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TOWING
WARNING
DO NOT tow faster than 5 mph (8 kph).
DO NOT allow personnel on machine that is being towed.
Always block wheels before preparing machine for towing.
DO NOT use a tow line. Use a medium duty tow bar with bumper blocks.
Failure to follow these warnings may result in injury or death to personnel.
NOTE
Assistance from Organizational Maintenance is required to tow RTCH.
Because engine is not running during towing, service brakes and parking brake will not function prop-
erly. Transmission lubrication will be insufficient.
1.
Chock wheels.
2.
Have Organizational Maintenance install shipping link (WP 0014 00) on front and rear frames.
3.
Have Organizational Maintenance inspect powertrain for damage. If damaged, have Organizational Maintenance
remove axle shafts.
4.
Have Organizational Maintenance manually release parking brake.
5.
Have Organizational Maintenance reverse steering cylinder hoses on one cylinder, so cylinders move freely.
CAUTION
Ensure shipping link is disconnected before towing, or damage to machine may result.
6.
Have Organizational Maintenance remove shipping
TOW BAR
link.
7.
Attach tow bar.
8.
Remove wheel chocks.
9.
Tow machine slowly, at no more than 5 mph (8 kph).
10.
After towing, have Organizational Maintenance
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reconnect steering cylinder hoses and restore parking
brake.
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