Freeing a Mired Machine

CAUTION: 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 its stretched condition.

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

If necessary to tow with another unit, use a tow bar or long chain (a cable is not recommended). Inspect the chain for flaws. 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.

If mired tractor must be pulled from the front;

• For 1300 and 1500 MFWD axles, connect chain to both loops (A) when pulling horizonally.
• For ILS ™ (Independent Link Suspension) axles, connect chain to both lower A arms (B).
• For all tractors, an alternate option is to place chain around the cross member (C) of the front weight support bracket.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage to steering cylinders or tie rods. Attach chain to front axle housing. Pull tractor straight forward. Use drawbar to tow tractor out of mired condition if pulling tractor from the rear.

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MFWD Axle Loops

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Independent Link Suspension Axle Lower A Arms

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Front Weight Support Bracket Cross Member

A - Loops, MFWD Axle

B - Lower A Arms, Independent Link Suspension

C - Cross Member, Front Weight Support Bracket