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Lifting and Transporting HI750
3.3 Before Towing Checklist
Before towing the machine, check the licensing requirements for trailers in your
area. Also check the following items:
Hitch and coupler
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Check that the towing vehicle and hitch have a rating equal to or greater than
the GVWR of the machine. See
Technical Data .
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Check that the hitch of the towing vehicle and coupler of the trailer are
compatible.
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Check the condition of both the coupler and the hitch.
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Check that all fasteners on the coupler are secure.
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Check that the coupler has fresh grease applied to it.
Wheels

Check that all lug nuts are in place and are properly torqued.
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Check the tread wear of the tires.
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Check that the tires are inflated to the proper pressure.
Trailer operation
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Check that the directional and running lights on the trailer function correctly.
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Check that the safety chains of the trailer are connected to the towing vehicle
using a crisscross pattern.
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Check that the trailer’s breakaway cable is attached to the towing vehicle.
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Check the operation of the trailer brakes by braking the towing vehicle at a slow
speed. Both the vehicle and the trailer must brake smoothly. If the trailer
pushes, check the fluid level in the surge brakes or the operation of the electric
brakes.
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Test the function of the breakaway system.