Freeing a Mired Machine

Attempting to free a mired machine can involve safety hazards such as the mired tractor tipping rearward, the towing tractor overturning, and the tow chain or tow bar (a cable is not recommended) failing and recoiling from a stretched condition.

Back tractor out if mired down in mud. Unhitch any towed implements. Dig mud from behind the rear of the tracks. Place boards behind the tracks to provide a solid base and try to back out slowly. If necessary, dig mud from the front of the tracks and drive slowly ahead.

If necessary to tow with another unit, use a long chain or tow bar (a cable is not recommended). Inspect the chain or tow bar. Make sure all parts of towing devices are of adequate size and strong enough to handle the load.

Always hitch to the drawbar of the towing unit. Before moving, clear the area of people. Apply power smoothly to take up the slack: a sudden pull could snap any towing device causing it to whip or recoil dangerously.

IMPORTANT: Use tie-down loops to attach chain. Pull tractor straight forward. Use drawbar to tow tractor out of mired condition if pulling tractor from the rear.

Attach chain to tie-down loops. Pull tractor straight forward.

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