1019097-B
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English Manual
SAFETY
Caution should be taken when towing and/or using any attachment. This attachment combined
with the weight distribution, turning radius, and speed of towing vehicle can result in severe injury
or death to operator, damage to towing vehicle, and/or attachment if not used properly. Follow
all towing safety precautions noted in the towing vehicle owner’s manual, including the following
precautions:
- Use this attachment for intended purpose only.
- Before you operate any feature of this attachment or towing vehicle, observe your
surroundings and look for bystanders.
- This attachment is intended for use in lawn care and home applications. Do not tow
behind a vehicle on a highway or in any high speed applications. Do not tow at speeds
higher than the maximum recommended towing speed.
- Towing speed should always be slow enough to maintain control. Travel slowly over
rough terrain. Avoid holes, rocks and roots. Slow down before turning.
- Do not exceed the maximum towing capacity of your towing vehicle.
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Do not tow this product behind a motor vehicle such as a car, truck or ATV.Towing this
product behind a ZTR (Zero Turn Radius) mower can affect the stability of the mower
and is not recommended. Additionally, towing this product behind a ZTR mower is not
recommended due to the speed and sharp turning ability the ZTR. Damage to this product
or ZTR may result.
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Know your towing vehicle controls and how to stop safely, READ YOUR OWNER’S
MANUAL before operating.
- Check the towing vehicle brake action before you operate. Adjust or service brakes as
necessary.
- Do not allow children to operate the towing vehicle. Do not allow adults to operate the
towing vehicle without proper instruction or without having read the owner’s manual.
- Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that can get caught
in moving parts.
- Keep your eyes and mind on your towing vehicle, attachment and area being covered. Do
not let other interests distract you.
- Stay alert for holes and other hidden hazards in the terrain.
- The towing vehicle and attachment should be stopped and inspected for damage after
striking a foreign object. Any damage should be repaired before restarting and operating
the equipment.
- Do not drive close to creeks, ditches and public highways.
- Watch out for traffic when crossing near roadways.
- Keep the towing vehicle and attachment in good operating condition and keep safety
devices in place.
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Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix damaged parts immediately.
Replace worn or broken parts. Replace all worn or damaged safety and instruction
decals. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight.
- Do not modify the attachment or safety devices. Unauthorized modifications to the towing
vehicle or attachment may impair its function or safety, and it will void the warranty.
GENERAL NOTES (OPERATION)
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