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Lifting and Transporting
3.3
Preparing the Machine for Towing
Before towing the machine, check the licensing requirements for trailers in your
area. Also check the following items:
Machine
Check that all doors and access panels of the machine are closed.
Check that all electrical supplies are disconnected from the machine.
Check that the generator is shut down.
Check that the tower is completely lowered.
Check that the outriggers are in the travel position.
Check that the outrigger bars and jacks are locked in place.
Check that the tongue jack is in the travel position.
Check that the lights are rotated so they are level with the ground.
Hitch and coupler
Check that the towing vehicle and hitch have a rating equal to or greater than
the GVWR of the machine. See
Technical Data
.
Check that the hitch of the towing vehicle and coupler of the trailer are
compatible.
Check the condition of both the coupler and the hitch.
Check that all fasteners on the coupler are secure.
Check that the coupler has fresh grease applied to it.
Wheels
Check that all lug nuts are in place and are properly torqued.
Check the tread wear of the tires.
Check that the tires are inflated to the proper pressure.
Trailer operation
Check that the directional and running lights on the trailer function correctly.
Check that the safety chains of the trailer are connected to the towing vehicle
using a crisscross pattern.
Check that the trailer’s breakaway cable is attached to the towing vehicle.
Check the operation of the trailer brakes by braking the towing vehicle at a slow
speed.
