Bandit SG-40, Operating & Parts Manual

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MODEL SG-40 TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURES
TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURES
1. The trailer must have a cargo weight rating
capacity for the weight of the stump grinder.
The combined weight of the trailer and the
stump grinder can not exceed the load capacity
of the tires, axles, hitch coupler system or the
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of the
trailer.
2. The towing vehicle must be rated for and
have the towing capabilities to haul the stump
grinder package ( includes the stump grinder
and a trailer). The towing vehicle must be
mechanically sound and capable of handling
the towing job.
3. The hitch on the towing vehicle and the coupler
on the trailer must match in size, type, and
needed capacity.
4. Make sure 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.
5. The safety chains must have the correct
capacity for the equipment being towed.
6. The safety chains are crossed under the
coupler/hitch then securely attached to the
towing vehicle. The safety chains are long
enough to not restrict the turning movement,
but short enough to not drag on the road.
7. The electrical plug-in on the towing vehicle and
the trailer must be 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
off­­the­towing­vehicles­system.­You­must­meet­
the Federal and your States’ Department of
Transportation Code of Regulations concerning
lights, brakes, and highway transit.
8. The break-away actuator (if equipped) that is
installed on the trailer correctly works and is
appropriately attached to the towing vehicle.
9. All lights and brakes on the trailer must correctly
function when activated by the systems in the
towing vehicle.
BEFORE TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE, INSPECT AND CONFIRM THE FOLLOWING STEPS
10. The tires must be checked for cuts or damaged
rims, air pressure is correct, and the axle lug
nuts have been checked for correct torque
(refer to trailer manual).
11. When the stump grinder is on the trailer, the
trailer must have the right load capacity, with
the stump grinder positioned on the trailer
for the correct weight distribution (follow the
trailer manufacturer’s recommendations for
the amount of weight on the tongue or hitch
according to the total stump grinder package
weight), the stump grinder brakes, if equipped,
are­ locked,­ the­ ­cutter­ wheel­ is­ ­raised­ off­­ the­
trailer bed with the lock pin installed, and the
stump grinder is securely bound down to the
trailer bed per your States binding requirements.
12. Any loose debris, tools or parts must be cleared
off­­or­are­put­away.
13. Make sure to close and secure any of the
following if equipped: tool box, battery box,
engine cowl doors and side panels, radiator
debris screens, inspection doors, cabinet
doors, housing covers, tank caps and covers,
vise, etc.
14. Make sure the load ramps are securely stored
for transport.
15. Make sure the stump grinder’s engine is not
running, the ignition key is in your possession,
and all controls are stored correctly and locked
in place for transport.
16. The stump grinder package must be hauled
level and the towing vehicle must be sized to
handle hitch weight and towing weight. The
towing vehicle or the combination of towing
vehicle and towing package must have
enough braking capacity to meet the Federal
and your State Department of Transportation
requirements.
17. The stump grinder package is now ready for
transport. Make sure to obey all local regulation
and laws regarding the transporting of this type
of stump grinder.
18. Do not drive too fast for road conditions or
exceed speed regulations for equipment towing.