16SG OPERATOR’S MANUAL REVISED 2/16/17 Page 18 of 18
UNLOADING PROCEDURE of the stump grinder from the
Barreto E4X6 tilt bed trailer
:
1.
Position the tow vehicle and attached trailer on level ground.
2.
Remove all chains or straps connecting the stump grinder to the trailer D-rings
3.
Unlatch the trailer tilt bed latch pin and rotate the latch pin handle to lock it open.
4.
Drive the stump grinder slowly backward. As the weight of the stump grinder reaches the balance point
the trailer bed will tilt up. Continue backward until the unit is completely on the ground
TRUCK BED TRANSPORTATION OF THE STUMP GRINDER
LOADING PROCEDURE of the stump grinder onto a truck bed using a hoist:
Never attempt to hoist the stump grinder unless suitable equipment is available to
lift and lower machine onto the truck. If using a sling, the minimum required
working load limit per sling leg is 1000 lb (450 kg). Minimum sling leg length is 6
ft (2 m).
1.
Position the truck and stump grinder on level ground.
2.
Follow the stump grinder SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE.
3.
Attach lifting sling or hook to the eye of the lift tube above the engine
Never lift stump grinder over any person at any time.
WARNING
: If stump grinder should fall it would crush anybody under it.
4.
Chain or strap the stump grinder to the truck using the two chain loops at the rear of the stump grinder
lower body and D-ring on front of the stump grinder.