SAFETY
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L-1762-L
English Manual
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Do not exceed the maximum drawbar pull rating of the towing
vehicle. Drawbar pull is the horizontal force required to pull the
attachment (including weight of load).
• Only tow this product in the vehicle’s tow mode/speed setting or
less than 5 mph. Do not exceed 5 mph.
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Towing speed should always be slow enough to maintain control.
Travel slowly and use caution when traveling over rough terrain.
Avoid holes, rocks and roots.
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Slow down before you turn and do not turn sharply.
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Use wide turning angles to ensure the attachment follows the path
of the towing vehicle.
• Do not use attachment on steep slopes. A heavy load could cause
loss of control or overturn attachment and towing vehicle. Additional
weights may need to be added to your vehicle; check with towing
vehicle manufacturer for recommendations.
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Reduce towed weight when operating on slopes.
• Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not make
sudden changes in speed, directions, or turning.
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If you start and stop suddenly on hills, you may lose steering control
or the towing vehicle may tip.
• Do not start or stop suddenly when going uphill or downhill. Avoid
uphill starts.
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Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Turf conditions can
affect vehicle stability. Use extreme caution while operating near
drop-offs.
• Do not drive close to creeks, ditches and public highways.
• Watch out for traffic when crossing near roadways.
• Use care when loading or unloading the vehicle into a trailer or
truck.
• The attachment can obstruct the view to the rear. Use extra care
when operating in reverse.
• When reversing, carefully back-up straight to avoid jackknifing. Do
not allow towing vehicle wheels to contact attachment draw bar.
Damage could result.
• Stop on level ground, disengage drives, set the parking brake, and
shut off engine before leaving the operator’s position for any reason
including emptying the attachment.
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Use this attachment for intended purpose only.
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This attachment is intended for use in lawn care and home
applications. Do not tow behind a vehicle on a highway or in any
high speed applications.
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Do not tow at speeds higher than the maximum recommended
towing speed.
• Do not tow this product behind a motor vehicle such as a car or
truck.
• Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose fitting clothing
that can get caught in moving parts.
• Keep your eyes and mind on your towing vehicle, attachment and
area being covered. Do not let other interests distract you.
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Stay alert for holes and other hidden hazards in the terrain
• Keep the towing vehicle and attachment in good operating condition
and keep safety devices in place.
• The towing vehicle and attachment should be stopped and
inspected for damage after striking a foreign object. Any damage
should be repaired before restarting and operating the equipment.
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Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix damaged
parts immediately. Replace worn or broken parts. Replace all worn
or damaged safety and instruction decals. Keep all nuts, bolts and
screws tight.
• Do not modify the attachment or safety devices. Unauthorized
modifications to the towing vehicle or attachment may impair its
function, safety and void the warranty.
TOWING VEHICLE AND TOWING SAFELY
• Know your towing vehicle controls and how to stop safely. READ
YOUR TOWING VEHICLE OWNER’S MANUAL before operating.
• Check the towing vehicle brake action before you operate. Adjust or
service brakes as necessary.
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Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of towed load.
Travel slowly and allow extra time and distance to stop.
• Use only approved hitches. Tow this attachment only with a towing
vehicle that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not connect this
attachment except at the approved hitch point.
• Follow the tow vehicle manufacture’s recommendations for
weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. Use
counterweights or wheel weights as described in the towing vehicle
operator’s manual.
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Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
• Do not allow children to operate the towing vehicle. Do not allow
adults to operate the towing vehicle without proper instruction or
without having read the owner’s manual.
PROTECT THOSE AROUND YOU
• Before you operate any feature of this attachment or towing vehicle,
observe your surroundings and look for bystanders.
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Keep children, bystanders and pets at a safe distance away while
operating this or any attachment.
• Use care when reversing. Before you back up, look carefully behind
for bystanders.
KEEP RIDERS OFF TOWED ATTACHMENT &
TOWING VEHICLE
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Do not carry passengers.
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Do not let anyone, especially children, ride in/on this attachment,
the towing vehicle or hitch bracket. Riders are subject to injury
such as being struck by foreign object and/or being thrown off
during sudden starts, stops and turns. Riders may also obstruct
the operator’s view resulting in this attachment being operated in
an unsafe manner.
KEEP BODY PARTS FROM UNDER TOWBAR
Before disconnecting this machine from towing vehicle hitch plate:
• Stop on level ground.
• Stop towing vehicle engine
• Lock towing vehicle park brake.
• Block wheels of the machine.
• Make sure body parts are not under towbar.
