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Lifting and Transporting
LTN
3.4
Towing the Machine
NOTICE:
Wacker Neuson recommends a maximum towing speed of 88km/h
(55mph) on highways and paved roads and 16km/h (10mph) on rugged roads and
terrain.
Procedure
Perform the procedure below when towing the machine.
1. Read and follow the towing safety guidelines. See topic
Safety Guidelines for
Towing the Machine
.
2. Complete the shut-down procedures.
3. Adjust the amount of fuel in the machine to approximately 70% capacity to avoid
fuel spillage.
4. Complete the Before Towing Checklist. See topic
Before Towing Checklist
.
5. Connect the machine to the towing vehicle.
6. Rotate the trailer and tongue jacks to a horizontal position.
7. Tow the machine as needed.
WARNING
Risk of severe injury or death. Improperly torqued lug nuts can lead to loss of
wheels. Loss of wheels can cause an accident, severe injury or death.
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Tighten the lug nuts to the proper torque before towing the machine.