PAGE 8 — HTX6H, STX6H TROWEL • SETUP, ADJUSTMENTS AND CALIBRATIONS — REV. #1 (09/07/17)
SAFETY INFORMATION
capacity and the lifting gear must be capable of lifting at
least this amount.
NEVER
transport trowel with fl oat pans attached unless
safety catches are used and are specifi cally cleared for
such transport by the manufacturer.
NEVER
hoist the trowel more than three feet off the
ground with fl oat pans attached.
Before lifting, make sure that the lift loops are not
damaged.
Always make sure crane or lifting device has been
properly secured to the lift loops of the equipment.
ALWAYS
shutdown engine before transporting.
NEVER
lift the equipment while the engine is running.
Use adequate lifting cable (wire or rope) of suffi cient
strength.
DO NOT
lift machine to unnecessary heights.
ALWAYS
tie down equipment during transport by
securing the equipment with straps. Inspect straps to
make sure they are not frayed or damaged.
TOWING SAFETY
CAUTION
Check with your local county or state safety
towing regulations, in addition to meeting
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Safety Towing Regulations,
before towing
your trowel.
In order to reduce the possibility of an accident while
transporting the trowel on public roads,
ALWAYS
make
sure the trailer that supports the trowel and the towing
vehicle are mechanically sound and in good operating
condition.
ALWAYS
shutdown engine before transporting
Make sure the hitch and coupling of the towing vehicle
are rated equal to, or greater than the trailer “gross
vehicle weight rating.”
ALWAYS
inspect the hitch and coupling for wear.
NEVER
tow a trailer with defective hitches, couplings, chains, etc.
Check the tire air pressure on both towing vehicle and
trailer.
Check trailer information, or tire side wall for
recommended tire pressure. Also check the tire tread
wear on both vehicles.
ALWAYS
make sure the trailer is equipped with a
safety
chain.
ALWAYS
properly
attach trailer’s safety chains to towing
vehicle.
ALWAYS
make sure the vehicle and trailer directional,
backup, brake and trailer lights are connected and
working properly.
DOT Requirements include the following:
• Connect and test electric brake operation.
• Secure portable power cables in cable tray with tie
wraps.
The maximum speed for highway towing is 55 MPH unless
posted otherwise. Recommended off-road towing is not
to exceed 15 MPH or less depending on type of terrain.
Avoid sudden stops and starts. This can cause skidding,
or jack-knifi ng. Smooth, gradual starts and stops will
improve towing.
Avoid sharp turns to prevent rolling.
Trailer should be adjusted to a level position at all times
when towing.
Raise and lock trailer wheel stand in up position when
towing.
Place
chock blocks
underneath wheel to prevent rolling
while parked.
Place support blocks underneath the trailer’s bumper to
prevent tipping while parked.
Use the trailer’s swivel jack to adjust the trailer height to
a level position while parked.
