Bandit
Copyright 11/10
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MODEL 490
TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURES
TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURES
WARNING
1) If engine is running, bring the engine to an idle.
2) Turn off engine, wait for the chipper drum to come to a complete stop and you must have the ignition key
in your possession.
3) Remove all excess debris. Remove any wood or debris which may have collected.
) Return wooden push paddle to the mount and secure for transportation.
5) Remove the wheel chocks used.
6) If using, the trailer has a cargo weight rating capacity for the weight of the machine. The combined
weight of the trailer and the machine can not exceed the load capacity of the tires, axles, hitch coupler
system or the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of the trailer.
7) The towing vehicle is rated for and has the towing capabilities to haul the machine package (includes
the machine and trailer if used). The towing vehicle must be mechanically sound and capable of
handling the towing job.
8) The hitch on the towing vehicle and the coupler on the trailer or machine is a perfect match in size, type,
and needed capacity.
9) Both the towing hitch and the coupler are in good mechanical and wear condition, that they are joined
together securely, and the coupler/hitch is locked in place.
10) Couple machine or transport trailer to transport vehicle by lowering the machine onto the hitch. Then
secure hitch and lock it.
11) Place the tongue jack in the transport position.
1) The safety chains have the correct capacity for the equipment being towed.
13) Attach the safety chains by crossing them under hitch, make sure to allow the proper amount of slack in
chains to avoid binding or dragging the ground when making turns.
1) The electrical plug-in on the towing vehicle and the trailer are wired for the same functions and they
fit securely together. The plug-in wire is long enough to not restrict the turning movement, but short
enough to not drag on the road. The trailer must have a lighting system and braking system to match
and perform correctly off the towing vehicles system. You must meet the Federal and your States’
Department of Transportation Code of Regulations concerning lights, brakes, and highway transit.
15) The break-away actuator (if equipped) that is installed on the trailer correctly works and is appropriately
attached to the towing vehicle.
16) All lights and brakes on the trailer correctly functions when activated by the systems in the towing
vehicle.
17) Check tires for correct air pressure, cuts, or damaged rims.
18) Check lug nuts and retorque if necessary. Check new units before operation, check again after 20-25
miles (32-40 km) and regularly check at least weekly. Refer to trailer manual if using a trailer.
19) Inspect and replace any axle dust caps that are damaged or leaking.
20) Check wheel bearings and grease or oil axles per axle manufacturer’s manual.
21) Walk around the machine or trailer to confirm that everything is secure and that there is not anything
loose that could fall off during transport. Look under machine or trailer to ensure nothing is dragging.
Look down both sides of the machine or trailer for anything sticking out that may become damaged
during transport.
22) Close and secure any of the following, if equipped: engine cowl doors and side panels, radiator debris
screens, inspection doors, housing covers, tanks caps and covers, etc.
Continued on the following page.
BEFORE TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE, INSPECT AND CONFIRM THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
