Buhler 535 - Manual (Page 27)

2-8
435/485/535
Towing The Tractor
IMPORTANT: The tractor should only be towed a short
distance such as out of a building. Do not tow down
roadways or as a method of transport. Haul the tractor
on a trailer.
If towing the tractor is necessary, use a strong chain
or cable of sufficient strength to tow the vehicle .
Consult your Buhler Versatile Dealer . Tow the tractor
BACKWARD from the drawbar or FORWARD from both
of the front tie-down slots . Use the tie-down slots in
the front and rear frames to attach the chains to the
tractor .
IMPORTANT: Do not tow the tractor by hooking to the
engine cross brace.
 . Engage the parking brake, then shift transmission
in neutral . Attach the chain to the tractor .
2 . If possible start the engine and let the engine run
so that full use can be made of the power steering
and brakes . If the engine cannot be run engage
the articulation lock . (see page -2)
IMPORTANT: If the engine is not operational, and
the transmission internal components are rotated by
the axle drive shafts for a long period of time,
possible transmission damage due to lack of
lubrication may result.
IMPORTANT: When the engine is running, the
clutch, transmission input shaft, and transmission
output shafts will also be driven. Be sure that
these components are functional prior to starting
the engine.
3 . Release the parking brake and tow the tractor .
WARNING: WHEN THE TRACTOR IS TOWED AND
THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING THERE WILL BE NO
BRAKES AVAILABLE ON THE TRACTOR RESULTING
IN A POSSIBLE COLLISION. ALWAYS USE A SOLID
TOWING BAR BETWEEN THE TRACTOR AND THE
TOWING VEHICLE. THE TOWING VEHICLE MUST
BE OF ADEqUATE SIzE TO STOP THE TOWED
TRACTOR.
CAUTION: DO NOT TOW THE TRACTOR FASTER
THAN 8 KPH (5 MPH). ENGAGE THE ARTICULATION
LOCK WHEN IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO STEER THE
TRACTOR (WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING).
WARNING: ONLY USE CABLES OF SUFFICIENT
STRENGTH TO TOW THE TRACTOR. IF A CABLE
BREAKS OR SLIPS, IT MAY WHIP WITH SUFFICIENT
FORCE TO CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. WHEN USING
A CHAIN, ATTACH WITH THE HOOK OPEN SIDE
FACING UP; IF IT SLIPS, IT WILL DROP DOWN
INSTEAD OF FLYING UPWARD CAUSING SERIOUS
INJURY.
Section 2 - General Information
Towing the Tractor