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Section 2 - General Information

Towing the Tractor

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.

If towing the tractor is necessary, use a strong chain or cable of sufficient strength to tow the vehicle.. Consult your Buhler Versatile Dealer.. Tow the tractor BACKWARD from the drawbar or FORWARD from both of the front tie-down slots.. 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.Engage the parking brake, then shift transmission in neutral.. 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 and brakes.. If the engine cannot be run engage the articulation lock.. (see page 1-12)

IMPORTANT: 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 parking brake and tow the tractor..

WARNING: WHEN THE TRACTOR IS TOWED AND THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING THERE WILL BE NO BRAKES AVAILABLE ON THE TRACTOR RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE COLLISION. ALWAYS USE A SOLID TOWING BAR BETWEEN THE TRACTOR 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: ONLY USE CABLES OF SUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO TOW THE TRACTOR. IF A CABLE 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 UPWARD CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY.

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