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5.4.1 BALL & COUPLING
Review the transport safety section (2.7) before
proceeding.
The Wood Chipper should always be located on
a level, dry area that is free of debris and other
foreign objects. When attaching the machine to a
tow vehicle, follow this procedure:
1. Make sure that all bystanders, especially
small children, are clear of the working area.
2. Make sure there is enough room and clear-
ance to safely back up to the machine.
3. Use the trailer jack to raise the tongue above
the height of the tow vehicle ball hitch.
4. Slowly back the tow vehicle until the coupler
on the hitch and ball are aligned.
5. Attach the ball hitch:
a. Place the coupler over the ball on the
hitch.
b. Flip the latch to lock the coupler around
the ball and install.
c. Install the snapper pin to secure the latch
d. Wind the jack up.
Snapper Pin
Harness
Cable
Safety
Chain
Wind up
Jack Leg
6. Attach the safety chain securely to the tow
vehicle to prevent unexpected separation.
Cross the chains when attaching to the tow
vehicle.
7.
Ensure light harness cable is firmly connected
to the tow vehicle, and the signal lights are
working.
8. Attach the brake-away cable securely to the
hitch.
9. Route the harness and cables across the
hitch to prevent snagging. Be sure to provide
slack for turning.
10. Reverse the above procedure when unhook-
ing.
Break-away
Cable
5.4 TRAILER / TOW VEHICLE
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