30SG OPERATOR’S MANUAL 4/23/19 Page 21 of 23
ROAD TRANSPORT OF THE STUMP GRINDER
The BEST way
to transport the stump grinder over roads is with the
BARRETO E4X6 TILT BED
TRAILER
.
Refer to the following checklist before towing:
•
Towing vehicle should have a 2" (5cm) ball. Be sure it is in good repair and securely fastened to the
vehicle.
•
Securely fasten the hitch to the ball by tightening the hitch nut.
•
Cross the chains under the trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping to the ground if the trailer
comes loose.
•
Allow only enough slack in the chains to permit proper turning of the vehicle. Do not let the chains
drag on the ground or be drawn up too tight. Slack strength should hold the tongue and coupler off the
ground with the trailer loose.
•
Attach the safety chain to the towing vehicle in such a way that it cannot come off accidentally.
•
Check the hitch-to-ball connection after driving a few blocks and re-tighten if necessary.
Always exercise extreme caution and allow extra clearance while towing a trailer.
DRIVE SAFELY!
LOADING PROCEDURE of the stump grinder onto the
Barreto E4X6 tilt bed
trailer
:
1.
Position the tow vehicle and attached trailer on level ground.
2.
Unlatch the trailer tilt bed latch pin to tip up the trailer bed. Leave the latch pin where the spring-loaded
action will engage the pin with the latch when the bed is leveled again.
3.
Line up the stump grinder with the rear of the trailer. The cut head should be toward the trailer.
4.
Drive the stump grinder slowly forward onto the trailer bed. As the weight of the stump grinder reaches
the balance point the bed will level itself.
WARNING
: Navigating on the inclined trailer bed increases the danger of the tracks losing traction,
especially if the bed surface is wet. Stay out of the way to avoid personal injury if you lose control.
5.
The chains of the 00340 TIE-DOWN KIT are long enough to adjust for
desired trailer tongue weight.
6.
Loop front chain through D-ring on front of stump grinder and into
keyhole slot in mount.
7.
Back up stump grinder until front chain is tight.
8.
Throttle down and shut off the engine, then close the fuel shutoff valve.
Refer to the SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE for details.
9.
Loop rear chain through chain loops on rear of stump grinder and D-
rings on trailer.
10.
Hook to ratchet load binder and tighten.
The quick link is provided to prevent losing the chain when not in use. Attach it between chain links next to
one of the trailer D-rings. Never apply the tie-down load to it.
Check that the trailer tilt bed latch pin is engaged with the latch.
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.
Start the engine using the ENGINE START UP PROCEDURE.
4.
Unlatch the trailer tilt bed latch pin and rotate the latch pin handle to lock it open.
5.
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 tracks are completely on the ground.
