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SECTION 5 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

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5.6 EMERGENCY TOWING PROCEDURES

Towing this machine is prohibited. However, provisions for mov-
ing the machine have been incorporated. The following proce-
dures are to be used ONLY for emergency movement to a
suitable maintenance area.

THE ALLOWABLE TOWING SPEED IS 1.9 MPH (3 KPH). THE MAXIMUM
ALLOWABLE TOWING DISTANCE IS 0.6 MILES (1 KM).

1. Chock wheels securely.

2. Engage the mechanical release on both drive hubs by

loosening, completely reversing, and tightening the two
bolts on each hub.

3. Connect suitable equipment, remove chocks, and move

machine.

After moving machine, complete the following procedure:

1. Position machine on a firm level surface.

2. Chock wheels securely.

3. Disengage the mechanical release on both drive hubs

by loosening, completely reversing, and tightening the
two bolts on each hub.

4. Remove chocks from wheels as desired.