TM 5-3805-263-14&P-1
Towing
Stopping the Machine
If the service brake fails, the machine can be stopped
with the parking/emergency brake by manually moving
the lever ( to the park position. The brake fully applies,
therefore, be prepared for a sudden stop.
1.
Reduce the engine speed.
2.
Apply the service brake to stop the machine
3.
Move the transmission control lever
to
NEUTRAL Apply the parking/emergency brake
4.
If the engine is to be stopped, set the governor
control lever
to half speed.
Towing the Machine
The machine may he towed up to 365 m (400 yards),
Towing
the
machine
greater
distances
is
not
recommended
Be sure the tow line is strong enough and is in good
condition.
Attach the tow line only to the towing connection
points provided on the frame. Do not tow faster than
8 km/h (5 mph).
Shielding must be provided on the towed and towing
machines to protect the operator if the tow line
breaks.
Do not have tension on the tow line when inspecting
it. Do not jerk the tow line; it may break.
Use a tow bar if the machine is to be moved more
than a few feet. If a tow bar is not available, attach a
machine of equal size to the rear of the towed
machine to provide braking when going downhill.
Do not allow riders on a machine that is being
towed.
Always block the wheels before removing the axle
shafts or disconnecting the par- king/emergency
brake.
If
the
axle
shafts
are
removed
or
the
par-
king/emergency brake is disconnected, block the
wheels when parking.
NOTICE
To tow the machine, it is necessary to disconnect the
parking/emergency brake.
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