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All personnel operating the North America Traf
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c PTL 2.4x must be fully trained.
1.2
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Prior to transporting the PTL 2.4x (either individually and/or in tandem) complete the following checklist
to ensure safety while in tow:
• All lock down points are secure including:
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Horizontal and diagonal mast arm lock pins
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Tongue hitch pins
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Ball hitch coupler lock pin
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Rear light post locking bracket
• Make sure there are
NO
“loose” objects sitting on the unit (check solar panel, top of battery box,
fenders, bumpers, tongue, etc.)
• The batteries inside the battery box are secured correctly with the battery hold-downs and the battery
box lid has been locked
• The solar array is in the correct position for travel
• The jacks are fully retracted and locked into place
• The controller cabinet door has been shut and secured
• The hitch safety chains are secured
• The connection for the trailer lights has been secured and tested (check right/left turn signals, hazard
lights and brake lights for correct function)
Drive ahead about 10 feet and do a
fi
nal walk around to ensure that all lock down points are secure;
safety chains are crossed under the tongue and latched securely; and no tools or parts are sitting on the
machine.
DANGER
!
failure to ensure that all of the above precautions have been taken can result in injury and/or
death.
1.3
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It is the end user’s responsibility to ensure that advanced warning signs and barricades are used in
accordance with the local road authority guidelines.
1.4
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Before working on the electrical system, always disconnect the 24 VDC batteries (main power supply) and
the solar panel to avoid injury.
