Freeing A Mired Machine

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IMPORTANT: To tow or pull the sprayer, engine MUST be running and hydraulic system MUST have correct hydraulic pressure or damage WILL occur to brakes and wheel hubs.

If engine is not running or proper hydraulic system pressure cannot be maintained, (see your John Deere dealer or the Sprayer Technical Manual for proper brake and wheel hub disengagement procedure).

The machine should only be towed if stuck, WITH the engine running, correct hydraulic pressure and the secondary brake released. Only pull the machine a short distance and at very slow speed of 0 to 5 kph (0 to 3 mph).

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

Back machine out if it gets stuck down in mud. Remove mud from behind rear wheels. Place boards behind 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 strap under the sprayer chassis and a tow chain between the tow strap and towing unit (a cable is not recommended). Inspect the strap and chain for flaws. Make sure all parts of towing devices are of adequate size and strong enough to handle the load.

Always connect 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: Do not tow machine from D-rings on sprayer chassis frame. These rings are used to tie machine down when transporting on trailer.

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Tow Strap Routing--Front

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Tow Strap Routing--Rear

A - Tow Strap