TM 5-3895-383-10
Operation Section
4-48
Towing Information
Illustration 71
1. Block the drum and block the tires securely in order
to prevent the movement of the machine. Do not
remove the blocking until the tow vehicle has been
positioned and the tow lines are in place.
Illustration 72
2. There are two side panels, one on the right side of
the cab and one on the left side of the cab. Remove
the side panels in order to gain access to the valves
on the propel pump.
Illustration 73
3. There are two valves on each propel pump.
Illustration 74
NOTE: Do not tighten the adjusting screw. Tightening
the adjusting screw will damage the spring that
is inside of the valve.
4. Loosen the jam nuts (2) by two turns. Screw the
adjusting screw inward until the jam nut contacts
the valve. Count the number of turns as you turn
the screw inward. Make a note of the number of
turns.
5. Manually release the parking brake. Refer to the
Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Parking
Brake Manual Release" for more information.
NOTICE
Release the parking brake to prevent excessive
wear and damage to the braking system when
towing.
The procedure for manual release of the parking
brake is outlined in the Operation and Maintenance
Manual, "Parking Brake Manual Release".
Illustration 75
1. Disconnect the cylinders for steering from the yoke.
Secure the cylinders to the main frame of the
machine.
2. Attach the tow lines to the disabled machine.
