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Do:
1.
Operate up and down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme
caution when changing direction on slopes.
2.
Reduce speed, especially when going downhill, to avoid
loss of control.
3.
Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects
that could cause the hauler to tip over.
4.
Go slow. Choose a low enough tow vehicle speed setting
so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.
Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes
are functioning properly. Always keep tow vehicle in gear
when going down slopes to take advantage of engine
braking action.
5.
Follow the tow vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations
for towing operations. Do not exceed the hauler
recommendations regardless of tow vehicle capabilities.
6.
Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do
not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Rapid
acceleration or braking could cause the towing vehicle,
hauler, and load to become unstable which could cause
serious injury.
7.
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope.
Do Not:
1.
Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn slowly
and gradually downhill, if possible.
2.
Do not drive near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The
tow vehicle and hauler could suddenly turn over if a wheel
is over the edge of a cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves in.
3.
Do not the towing vehicle and this hauler on steep slopes.
4.
Do not operate towing vehicle and hauler on wet grass
or loose ground surfaces. Reduced traction could cause
sliding.
5.
Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill. Over-speeding
may cause the operator to lose control of the towing
vehicle and hauler resulting in serious injury or death.
6.
Do not tow loaded hauler on slopes greater than 5 degrees.
When going downhill, the extra weight tends to push the
towing vehicle and may cause you to lose control (e.g.
towing vehicle may speed up, braking and steering ability
are reduced, attachment may jack-knife and cause towing
vehicle to overturn).
7.
Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
Children
1.
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the
towing vehicle and hauler. They do not understand the
dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you
last saw them.
a. Keep children out of the operating area and in
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the
operator.
b. Be alert and turn the towing vehicle off if a child
enters the area.
c. Before and while backing, look behind and down for
small children.
d. Never carry children on the towing vehicle or hauler.
They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere
with safe hauler operation.
e. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,
doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may
block your vision of a child who may run into the
path of the towing vehicle and hauler.
f.
Keep children away from hot or running engines.
They can suffer burns from a hot muffler.
g. Remove key when a towing vehicle is unattended to
prevent unauthorized operation.
2.
Never allow children less than 14 years of age to operate
the towing vehicle or hauler. Children 14 and over should
read and understand the instructions and safe operation
practices in this manual, on the hauler, and the towing
hauler manual and should be trained and supervised by an
adult.
