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WARNING
When the axle shafts are removed, the ma-
chine has NO brakes.
4. Inspect the machine for power train
damage. Remove all four axle shafts if
damage is suspected.
5. Fasten the tow bar.
Block the wheels securely so that the ma-
chine cannot move.
The towing connection must be rigid, or
towing must be done by two machines of
the same size or larger than the towed
machine, one on each end.
6. Remove the wheel blocks.
7. Tow the machine slowly. Do not tow any
faster than 8 km/h (5 mph).
3. Release the parking brake.
CAUTION
Release the parking brake manually to pre-
vent excessive wear and damage to the
parking brake system, when towing without
brake air pressure.
The procedure for manual release of the
emergency brake is outlined under “Manual
Release of Emergency Brake” in the
section titled “Moving the Machine” in this
guide.
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