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P425AWIR (7/120), XP375AWIR (9/110),
HP375AWIR (10/105), VHP300AWIR (14/85)
Before towing the machine, ensure that:–
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the tyres and towing hitch are in a serviceable condition.
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the canopy is secure.
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all ancillary equipment is stored in a safe and secure manner.
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the brakes and lights are functioning correctly and meet
necessary
road traffic requirements.
.
break-away cables/safety chains are connected to the
towing
vehicle.
The machine must be towed in a level attitude in order to
maintain correct handling, braking and lighting functions. This
can be achieved by correct selection and adjustment of the
vehicle towing hitch and, on variable height running gear,
adjustment of the drawbar.
Make sure wheels, tyres and tow bar connectors are in safe
operating condition and tow bar is properly connected before
towing.
Safety chains / connections and their adjustment
Where brakes and safety chains are fitted:
a) Loop the chains onto the towing vehicle using the towing
vehicle hitch as an anchorage point, or any other point of similar
strength.
b) Ensure that the effective chain length is as short as possible
whilst still allowing normal articulation of the trailer and effective
operation of the breakaway cable.
Where safety chains only are fitted:
a) Loop the chains onto the towing vehicle using the towing
vehicle hitch as an anchorage point, or any other point of similar
strength.
b) When adjusting the safety chains there should be sufficient
free length in the chains to allow normal articulation, whilst also
being short enough to prevent the towbar from touching the
ground in the event of an accidental separation of the towing
vehicle from the trailer.
