Buhler 2425 - Manual (Page 55)

SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
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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 or truck for
transport.
Use a strong chain if towing the tractor is
necessary. Tow the tractor BACKWARD from
the drawbar or FORWARD from the axle. 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.
1. Place the transmission in neutral and engage
the park brake. 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. If the engine cannot be run, engage
the articulation lock.
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 park brake and tow the tractor.
4. If a failure has occurred in the front axle,
disconnect the drive shaft from the
transmission to the front axle only. Do not
disconnect the drive shaft between the
transmission and the rear axle.
WARNING: IF BOTH DRIVE SHAFTS TO
BOTH AXLES ARE DISCONNECTED AT
THE SAME TIME THERE WILL BE NO
BRAKES ON THE TRACTOR AND A
POSSIBLE COLLISION MAY RESULT.
If the transmission has failed and it is
necessary to disconnect the drive shafts
between the transmission and both the front
and rear axle, a solid towing bar must be
hooked between the tractor drawbar 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: DO NOT USE CABLES OR ROPE
TO TOW THE TRACTOR. IF THE CABLE OR
ROPE 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 UP AND
CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY.