TM 5-3805-261-10
OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS - CONTINUED
0007 00
TOWING AND SPECIAL TECHNIQUES - CONTINUED
Disconnecting the Parking/Emergency Brake
NOTE
Because engine is not running during towing, the following machine systems will not function properly.
Service brakes will not function.
Parking brake will not release.
Transmission lubrication will be insufficient.
1.
Block wheels of disabled machine.
2.
Place parking/emergency brake in the OFF position.
WARNING
When working on the rotochamber with the parking/emergency brake lever in the OFF position, a sudden
loss of air pressure will let the rod move rapidly. Failure to follow this warning may result in injury to per-
sonnel.
PIN
COTTER PIN
(HIDDEN)
397-1035
3.
Remove the cotter pin and pin from the rod end of the rotochamber.
4.
If machine is equipped with supplemental steering, use the following steering method:
CAUTION
Using the supplemental steering excessively will cause the motor and solenoid to overheat.
Hold the manual switch in the ON position only long enough to make steering corrections. DO NOT
exceed two minute duration.
Activate the supplemental steering only when making steering corrections.
a.
Move and hold manual switch to MANUAL.
b.
Make the steering correction, then release the switch. It will return to AUTO.
5.
When the towing operation is complete, connect the parking/emergency brake.
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