Wacker Neuson RD 12A Operator's Manual
Also see for RD 12A: Repair manualOperator's manual
                                                                                                          | |
Contents
|
Maintenance RD 12A68 wc_tx001557gb.fm5.18 TowingImproper hookup and towing is hazardous and could result in injury ordeath to yourself or others.The towing connection must be rigid, or towing must be done by twomachines of the same size or larger than the towed machine. Connecta machine on each end of the towed machine.Be sure that all necessary repairs and adjustments have been madebefore a machine that has been towed to a service area, is put backinto operation.These towing instructions are for moving a disabled machine for ashort distance at a low speed. Move the machine at a speed of 3 km/h (1.9 mph) or less to a convenient location for repair. Theseinstructions are only for emergencies. Always haul the machine iflong distance moving is required.Shielding must be provided on both machines. This will protect theoperator if the tow line or the tow bar breaks.Do not allow an operator to be on the machine that is being towedunless the operator can control the steering and/or the braking.Before towing, make sure that the tow line or the tow bar is in goodcondition. Make sure that the tow line or the tow bar has enoughstrength for the towing procedure that is involved. The strength of thetowing line or the tow bar should be at least 150 percent of the grossweight of the towing machine. This is true for a disabled machine thatis stuck in the mud and for towing on a grade.Keep the tow line angle to a minimum. Do not exceed a 30 degreeangle from the straight ahead position.Quick machine movement could overload the tow line or the tow bar.This could cause the tow line or the tow bar to break. Gradual, steadymachine movement will be more effective.Normally, the towing machine should be as large as the disabledmachine. Make sure that the towing machine has enough brakecapacity, enough weight, and enough power. The towing machinemust be able to control both machines for the grade that is involvedand for the distance that is involved.You must provide sufficient control and sufficient braking when you aremoving a disabled machine downhill. This may require a large towingmachine or additional machines that are connected to the rear. Thiswill prevent the machine from rolling away out of control.All situation requirements cannot be listed. Minimal towing machinecapacity is required on smooth, level surfaces. On inclines in poorcondition or on surfaces in poor condition, maximum towing capacityis required.WARNING |
Related manuals for Wacker Neuson RD 12A
This manual is suitable for:
manualsdatabase
Your AI-powered manual search engine