7. Transport
IMPORTANT! Equipment that is transported on a public
roadway must comply with the local laws that govern the
safety and transport of machinery.
Before taking the machine on a public roadway, make sure it
has the required lighting, reflectors, and markings, and that
they are in good, working condition.
For specific requirements, contact your local transportation
authority.
7.1 Transport Safety
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Make sure that the machine is securely attached to the tow
vehicle with a retainer through the hitch.
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Always attach the safety chains between the machine and
the tow vehicle.
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Never allow riders on the machine.
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Do not exceed a safe travel speed. Slow down for rough
terrain and cornering.
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Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.
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Do not transport or move the machine with the engine
running.
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Inspect the wheel rims for dents or damage and tighten the
wheel lug nuts to the specified torque.
For more information, see
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Inspect the tires for cuts or damage.
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Make sure the tires are filled to the specified pressure. For
correct tire pressure, see the tire sidewall.
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Make sure the tow vehicle is fitted with the correct size ball-
mount hitch (2 inches).
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Secure all the machine guards, shields, and covers.
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Make sure that the engine fuel cap is installed and secure
(to prevent spills during transport).
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Remove all debris from the machine.
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After the machine is prepared for transport, complete a
circle check to make sure everything is safe, secure, and
functions correctly.
7.2 Prepare the Machine for
Transport
1.
Stop the machine.
For instructions, see
2.
Remove all material from the hoppers.
3.
Turn the discharge chute and position it over the machine to
reduce the machine width.
For instructions, see
.
4.
Make sure that the upper housing is closed and secured
with the upper-housing retainer bolt.
5.
Attach the machine to a tow vehicle.
For instructions, see
.
7.3 Attach to a Tow Vehicle
WARNING!
Before moving the tow vehicle, make sure the
safety chains are securely attached.
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Always park the machine on a level, dry area that is free of
debris and other foreign objects before connecting or
disconnecting a hitch.
The machine has a trailer tongue with a two-inch ball-mount
hitch coupler.
7.3.1 Connect to a Ball-Mount Hitch
Make sure there is enough room and clearance to safely reverse
the tow vehicle to the machine.
1.
Reverse the tow vehicle to the machine. Stop about 1 ft
(30 cm) away from the hitch coupler. If a back-up camera
is not available, have another person guide you.
2.
Use the trailer jack to raise the trailer tongue until the hitch
coupler is higher than the ball-mount hitch.
For instructions, see
Lower the Trailer Jack on page 33
3.
Remove the snap-lock pin from the hitch-coupler latch.
Raise the latch to the upright (unlocked) position.
4.
Slowly, reverse the tow vehicle until the ball-mount hitch is
below the hitch coupler.
5.
Stop the tow vehicle and apply the parking brake.
6.
Use the trailer jack to lower the machine and install the
hitch coupler over the ball-mount hitch.
For instructions, see
Lower the Trailer Jack on page 33
Transport
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