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LOADING / TRANSPORTING
MACHINE
Loading a machine onto a trailer or
truck increases the possibility of
tip-over and could cause serious
injury or death.
Use a heavy-duty trailer to transport your ma-
chine. Trailer rating must exceed combined
weight of machine and attachments. Trailer
must have the necessary lights and signs re-
quired by law.
1. Park trailer on a hard level surface.
2. Push PTO switch down to the "OFF" posi-
tion.
3. Drive FORWARD onto trailer with attach-
ment raised.
•
Use extreme caution when operating ma-
chine on a ramp. Move Slowly.
•
Avoid sudden acceleration and decelera-
tion when operating machine on a ramp.
•
Drive machine forward up ramp and re-
verse down ramp.
DO NOT
attempt to
turn machine while on a ramp.
•
Use only a single, full width ramp;
AVOID
individual ramps for each side of the ma-
chine.
•
If it is not possible to use one full width
ramp, use enough individual ramps tied
together to simulate a full width continu-
ous ramp.
•
DO NOT
exceed a 15 degree angle be-
tween ramp and ground or between ramp
and trailer or truck.
4. Position machine on trailer for optimal
weight distribution (generally slightly for-
ward of trailer axle). Follow tow vehicle
and trailer manufacturer guidelines.
5. Lower attachment down to trailer platform.
6. Stop the engine, engage the park brake
and remove the key.
7. Securely fasten machine to trailer with
heavy-duty straps, chains or cables. Both
WARNING
front and rear straps must be directed
down and outward from machine.
