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ODB COMPANY
800-446-9823
LCT6000
Pre-Operating Section
Failure to properly hitch the leaf vacuum to the tow vehicle, verify the road wor-
thiness of the leaf vacuum and the tow vehicle and verify all equipment is prop-
erly stowed, may cause serious injury or death to yourself or others.
TOW VEHICLE MUST have proper towing capacity for the leaf vacuum being
towed. Check the tow vehicles operating manual for rated capacity.
Do not tow the leaf vacuum unless all important checks listed below are com-
pleted.
2.4 Pre-Transport Checks
IMPORTANT CHECKS
1. Hitch is properly secured to tow vehicle and hose boom secured.
Frame must be level or the tongue slightly lower than the rear of the leaf
vacuum while towing to ensure proper weight distribution. The hitch may
have to be adjusted when towing with vehicles of varying tow hitch height.
2. Safety chains installed correctly.
3. Chains routed under trailer tongue in an “X” pattern between tow vehicle and
trailer.
4.
Slack in chain should be adjusted to permit turning but should not be drag
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ging on the ground.
5. Connect trailer wiring to the tow vehicle and ensure that all trailer lighting is
operating properly.
6. Ensure that the safety breakaway switch is functioning properly and attached
securely to the tow vehicle. Allow enough slack to ensure that vehicle turns
will not activate the safety breakaway switch.
NOTE:
Follow manufacturers
procedure to ensure tow vehicles brake control box is properly adjusted.
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