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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.
Section 2 - General Information
Towing the Tractor