Mudd-Ox GT 45 HP, Owner'S Manual

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Transportation
When transporting a Mudd-Ox, always use a vehicle and trailer rated for the capacity of the Mudd-Ox plus all installed accessories. Proper tie
downs and equipment will ensure safety of the Mudd-Ox and persons during transportation. Never attempt to use inadequate equipment or
techniques.
Standard Setup
A total of (4) tie down straps are needed to adequately transport the Mudd-Ox. You will install one strap per each side. There are (2) ends to a
strap, and will be notated as A and B. Simply connect A to a tie down point on the trailer, loop B around the Mudd-Ox bearing box, then connect it
to the same tie down point as A (Figure-1). For a diagram of the desired tie down pattern, see Figure-3 where “X” notates trailer tie down locations.
Optional Transport Tie Down Accessory
First see Standard Setup above. With our optional Transport Tie Downs, the only difference is end A will connect to a tie down point on the trailer,
and end B will connect directly to the tie down accessory on the Mudd-Ox (Figure-2). See Figure-3 where “X” notates trailer tie down locations.
Improper Techniques and Consequences
• Not tying down the Mudd-Ox may cause it to move around the trailer and/or fall off during transport. Possible serious injury or death to persons
near the vehicle.
• Using the front winch and/or rear winch to tie down the Mudd-Ox will put excessive force on the frame, body, and winch lines themselves. It can
snap the winch lines, warp the body and/or bend the frame.
• Tie downs with too small of load rating can become weak and snap, causing the Mudd-Ox to become unhooked.
• Running straps over sharp objects on the vehicle and trailer can cut into the strap over time, causing fraying and possible snapping.
• Too few of straps and/or improper tie down locations can cause the Mudd-Ox to move around and become unhooked.
• Not tightening straps enough could cause them to unhook.
• Running straps across the top of the Mudd-Ox body will put significant force on the plastic, causing it to permanently deform and loosen straps
over time. Straps may unhook.
• Too small of trailer in length and/or improper tongue weight can cause improper balance between the trailer and tow vehicle, creating unsafe
driving characteristics
• Leaving the windshield and/or canvas top on during open transport may result in bending, fraying, and loss of components.