Ditch Witch RT45 - Manual (Page 83)

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RT45 Operator’s Manual
Tow
CMW
®
Tow
Under normal conditions, tractor should not be towed. If tractor becomes disabled and towing is
necessary:
• Do not tow for more than 200 yd (180 m).
• Tow at less than 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
• Use maximum towing force of 1.5 times unit weight.
Procedure
1. Attach tow line to all available tiedown points facing towing vehicle.
2. Bypass hydraulic system.
Remove tunnel cover and loosen bypass
valve two turns. Valve is on right rear of
front pump.
3. Fasten seat belt.
4. Disengage parking brake.
5. Check that ground drive and attachment
speed/direction controls are in neutral
position.
Read operator’s manual. Know how to use all controls
before operating machine. When you see this sign on the machine or in
the manual, read it and use caution. Your safety is at stake. 273-475
NOTICE: While towing, unit will
not have brakes.