Ditch Witch SK752, Operator'S Manual

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SK752 Operator’s Manual
Transport - 49
Haul
Haul
Load
1. Start engine.
2. Adjust throttle to low speed.
3. Pull lift arm control to raise mount plate (and attachment) clear of trailer, but keep it low.
4. Move unit to rear of trailer and align with ramps.
5. Drive forward slowly to move unit onto trailer until tiedown position is reached.
6. Push lift arm control to lower mount plate (and attachment) to trailer bed.
7. Engage parking brake.
8. Ensure that all controls are in neutral position.
9. Turn ignition switch to STOP.
10. Tie down unit.
Crushing weight. If load falls or moves it could kill or crush
you. Use proper procedures and equipment or stay away.
To help avoid injury:
• Load and unload trailer on level ground.
• Incorrect loading can cause trailer swaying.
• Attach trailer to vehicle before loading or unloading.
• Only operate unit from operator platform.
• To help prevent trailer sway, load trailer so that ten to fifteen percent of total vehicle weight
(equipment plus trailer) is on tongue.
• If loading onto tilt-bed trailer, be prepared for trailer to tilt.
• Move all controls to neutral position when stopped.