Rayco RG74T-R, Operator, Service, Maintenance Manual

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RG74T-R Operator · Service · Maintenance
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Safety
attach chains to the ball or to a ball mount that is removable.
The right chain hooks to the left side in the same manner.
Crossing the chains under the tongue allows the minimum
amount of slack for turning. Control slack by hooking the
chain back to itself or by twisting the links to shorten chain.
Be sure the hooks are secured.
The chains need slack to allow your vehicle to make turns.
Make sure these chains attach securely to your tow vehicle
and do not drag on the roadway.
Emergency Brake Cable/Chain
Trailers with brakes have a third chain, called the emergency
brake chain. This chain applies the brakes automatically in
the unlikely event of a separation of the trailer from the tow
vehicle. Attach this chain as close to the vehicle center
as possible; to the tow vehicle permanent hitch, frame or
structure, or to the bumper brackets. Twist chain to take
up most of the slack and secure. Some slack is necessary
to prevent the emergency brake from activating on turns or
inclined driveways.
Lighting Conditions
Make sure all tow vehicle and trailer lights function properly.
The connecting wires need slack to allow your tow vehicle
to make turns. Do not allow wires to drag on the roadway.
Loading
Load the heaviest end (engine end) of the vehicle in-tow to
the FRONT of the trailer. Failure to load facing forward may
result in sway or WHIPPING and lead to total loss of control.
DO NOT load cargo in your vehicle-in-tow or on your trailer.
Loading cargo in your vehicle-in-tow or on trailer may result
in sway or WHIPPING.
Before loading your vehicle-in-tow, make sure the trailer is
securely attached to your tow vehicle hitch. Make sure the
safety chains are properly connected. During the loading
process, keep bystanders at least 25 feet away.
Make sure that the entire width of the tires will be on the
ramps before driving on the ramps.
Approach ramps slowly, check angle of machine to insure
proper alignment with trailer, then proceed to drive up
ramps into trailer.
1. Drive the machine forward and align it with the trailer.
2. Unlock and lower the trailer ramps.
3. Drive the machine forward so that the front wheels enter
the trailer channels, and continue driving the machine up
the ramps until the rear drive wheels are on the trailer.
4. Remove the machine tie-down pin from the storage
sleeve on the trailer and insert it through the matching
holes in the machine and the trailer.
5. Raise the trailer ramps and lock them in the travel position
with the lock bars and associated retaining pins.
Secure the Load
Secure the vehichle-in -tow to the trailer with necessary
straps and chains to prevent movement or load shifting
during transport.
Unloading the Machine From the Rayco
Trailer (optional equipment)
1. Remove the ramp lock bar retaining pins, and lower the
loading ramps.
2. Remove the tie-down pin from the bumper of the machine
and store it in the sleeve on the trailer.
3. Start the engine. (See “Starting the Engine” and “Pre-
operation Warm up”.)
4. Position the engine throttle on low idle
5. Slowly back the machine off of the trailer, until the machine
is on the ground.
6. To drive the machine, set the engine at the desired speed,
and use the machine controls to steer the machine in
the desired direction.
DO NOT RELEASE OR JERK THE FORWARD/
REVERSE LEVER UNTIL THE MACHINE IS
COMPLETELY UNLOADED, OR THE STUMP CUTTER
MAY TIP OVER IN RESULT.