Buhler 2335, 2425, 2290, 2375, 2360 manual Towing the Tractor

SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION

TOWING THE TRACTOR

IMPORTANT: The tractor should only be towed a short distance, such as out of a building. Do not tow down roadways or as a method of transport. Haul the tractor on a trailer or truck for transport.

Use a strong chain if towing the tractor is necessary. Tow the tractor BACKWARD from the drawbar or FORWARD from the axle. Use the tie-down slots in the front and rear frames to attach the chains to the tractor.

IMPORTANT: Do not tow the tractor by hooking to the engine cross brace.

1.Place the transmission in neutral and engage the park brake. Attach the chain to the tractor.

2.If possible start the engine and let the engine run so that full use can be made of the power steering. If the engine cannot be run, engage the articulation lock.

If the engine is not operational, and the transmission internal components are rotated by the axle drive shafts for a long period of time, possible transmission damage due to lack of lubrication may result.

IMPORTANT: When the engine is running, the clutch, transmission input shaft, and transmission output shafts will also be driven. Be sure that these components are functional prior to starting the engine.

3.Release the park brake and tow the tractor.

4.If a failure has occurred in the front axle, disconnect the drive shaft from the transmission to the front axle only. Do not disconnect the drive shaft between the transmission and the rear axle.

WARNING: IF BOTH DRIVE SHAFTS TO BOTH AXLES ARE DISCONNECTED AT THE SAME TIME THERE WILL BE NO BRAKES ON THE TRACTOR AND A POSSIBLE COLLISION MAY RESULT.

If the transmission has failed and it is necessary to disconnect the drive shafts between the transmission and both the front and rear axle, a solid towing bar must be hooked between the tractor drawbar and the towing vehicle. The towing vehicle must be of adequate size to stop the towed tractor.

CAUTION: DO NOT TOW THE TRACTOR FASTER THAN 8 KPH (5 MPH). ENGAGE THE ARTICULATION LOCK WHEN IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO STEER THE TRACTOR (WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING).

WARNING: DO NOT USE CABLES OR ROPE TO TOW THE TRACTOR. IF THE CABLE OR ROPE BREAKS OR SLIPS, IT MAY WHIP WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. WHEN USING A CHAIN, ATTACH WITH THE HOOK OPEN SIDE FACING UP; IF IT SLIPS, IT WILL DROP DOWN INSTEAD OF FLYING UP AND CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY.

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