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DEGRADED OPERATION - Continued
Towing Disabled BHL
WARNING
Tow a disabled BHL in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Failure to comply
may result in serious injury or death to personnel.
If the BHL is disabled, you must make a judgment if the BHL can be moved safely and
without causing damage. If possible, contact Field Maintenance to repair the disabled BHL at
the job site. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel.
Towing vehicle must be at least as large as the disabled BHL and have sufficient power,
weight, and braking capability. The towing vehicle must be able to control both machines for
the grade, ground conditions, and distance required. Failure to comply may result in serious
injury or death to personnel.
Towing vehicle must have a towing pintle for maximum stability while towing. Failure to
comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel.
Make sure tow straps have proper capacity to move the BHL safely. Failure to comply
may result in serious injury or death to personnel.
Inspect tow straps for broken or missing parts, chafing, or wear before attaching. Check
wear identification strips on straps. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to
personnel.
Do not exceed towing speed of 5 miles per hour (8 km/h) under ideal ground conditions.
Adverse ground condition requires slower speed. Failure to comply may result in serious
injury or death to personnel.
When BHL is being towed, operator must be in operator's seat, with seat belt fastened, to
maintain steering and braking control of the BHL. Failure to comply may result in serious
injury or death to personnel.
Do not allow operator on disabled BHL unless it has steering and braking capability. The
BHL may break away from tow. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to
personnel.
Make sure all necessary personnel nearby are shielded in event towing apparatus might
break. Make sure all other personnel are completely out of area. The BHL
may break away from tow. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to
personnel.
Tow straps which have not been properly stowed in a canvas bag may have been damaged
by ultraviolet light, and should not be used. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or
death to personnel.
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