TM 5-3800-205-10-2
OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS - CONTINUED
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TOWING - CONTINUED
3.
Towing With Engine Running.
a.
If transmission and steering are operational, machine may be towed with engine running for a short distance only.
An example is pulling machine out of the mud or to the side of the road to clear traffic.
WARNING
Do NOT allow operator on machine unless both steering and brakes are operational. Failure to follow this
warning could cause injury or death to personnel.
b.
Operator of disabled machine must steer machine in the direction of the towline.
c.
Follow instructions and precautions as outlined in Towing With Engine Stopped.
MANUAL RELEASE OF PARKING BRAKE
WARNING
Do NOT operate machine if parking brake was applied due to a malfunction of airbrake system or park-
ing brake. Correct any problem before attempting to operate machine. Personal injury or death can
result from a brake malfunction.
Hitch and steering movement can reduce clearances suddenly and cause personnel injury. Always stop
engine BEFORE working in area of hitch link.
NOTE
This procedure describes manual release of parking brake in order to tow machine.
Assistance from Unit Maintenance is required.
Manual Release of Parking Brake.
1.
PARKING BRAKE ACTUATOR
a.
Block all wheels.
b.
Lower bowl.
c.
Charge air system of disabled machine, if required.
Use air from recovery vehicle applied to quick dis-
connect air chuck at rear of air tank of disabled
machine (WP 0004 00).
d.
Release parking brake.
e.
Remove cotter pin and straight pin from rod end.
f.
Engage brake and clear rod end from lever.
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COTTER PIN AND STRAIGHT PIN
2.
Reconnect Parking Brake.
a.
Release parking brake.
b.
Install straight pin and cotter pin in rod end.
c.
Remove blocks from wheels.
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