1824TK - 2324TK OPERATOR’S MANUAL 1/24/12 Page 14 of 20
ROAD TRANSPORT OF THE TRENCHER
The BEST way
to transport the trencher over roads is with the
BARRETO E4X6 TILT BED
TRAILER
and the optional
00340 TIE-DOWN KIT
.
Refer to the following checklist before towing:
•
Towing vehicle should have a 2" (5cm) ball. Be sure it is in good repair and securely fastened to
the vehicle.
•
Securely fasten the hitch to the ball by tightening the hitch nut.
•
Thread the safety chain through the loop in the hitch nut handle to prevent it from vibrating loose
while towing.
•
Attach the safety chain to the towing vehicle in such a way that it cannot come off accidentally.
•
Check the hitch-to-ball connection after driving a few blocks and re-tighten if necessary.
Always exercise extreme caution and allow extra clearance while towing a trailer.
DRIVE SAFELY!
LOADING PROCEDURE of the trencher onto the
Barreto E4X6 tilt bed
trailer
:
1.
Position the tow vehicle and attached trailer on level ground.
2.
Unlatch the trailer tilt bed latch pin to tip up the trailer bed. Leave the latch pin where the spring-
loaded action will engage the pin with the latch when the bed is leveled again.
3.
Line up the trencher with the rear of the trailer. The dig chain should be toward the trailer.
4.
Drive the trencher slowly forward onto the trailer bed. As the weight of the trencher reaches the
balance point the bed will level itself.
WARNING
: Navigating on the inclined trailer bed increases the danger of the trencher tracks
losing traction, especially if the bed surface is wet. Stay out of the way to avoid personal
injury if you lose control.
5.
The chains of the 00340 TIE-DOWN KIT are long enough to adjust for
desired trailer tongue weight depending on trencher boom length and type of
dig chain, which vary in weight.
6.
Loop front chain through D-ring on front of trencher and into keyhole
slot in mount.
7.
Back up trencher until front chain is tight.
8.
Move T-handle control to NEUTRAL.
9.
Throttle down and shut off the engine, then close the fuel shutoff valve.
Refer to the SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE for details.
10.
Loop rear chain through chain loops on rear of trencher and D-rings on trailer.
11.
Hook to ratchet load binder and tighten.
The quick link is provided to prevent losing the chain when not in use. Attach it between chain links
next to one of the trailer D-rings. Never apply the tie-down load to it.
Check that the trailer tilt bed latch pin is engaged with the latch.
UNLOADING PROCEDURE of the trencher from the
Barreto E4X6 tilt bed trailer
:
1.
Position the tow vehicle and attached trailer on level ground.
2.
Remove all chains or straps connecting the trencher to the trailer D-rings
3.
Start the engine using the ENGINE START UP PROCEDURE.
4.
Unlatch the trailer tilt bed latch pin and rotate the latch pin handle to lock it open.
5.
Drive the trencher slowly backward. As the weight of the trencher reaches the balance point the
trailer bed will tilt up. Continue backward until tracks are completely on the ground.
