Operation and maintenance manual

DX140R/DX140LCROperation
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TOWING PROCEDURE
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Towing Wire
Towing Wire
Cloth
Figure 75
WARNING
AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
Never use a damaged wire rope or chain. They could brake
and
cause a serious accident.
Always wear gloves when handling a chain or wire rope.
When towing excavator use a wire rope or chain capable of
handling
the load.
Attach chain or wire rope to track frame as shown in Figure
75.
Insert protective material such as thick cloths between
trac
k frame and wire rope to prevent the wire rope from
being damage.
IMPORTANT
Use shackle hook on track frame to only haul objects that
weigh less than 7 metric tons (7.71 U.S. Tons). Never use it
to haul objects over 7 metric tons (7.71 U.S. Tons).