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English Manual
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SAFETY
Caution should be taken when towing and/or using any attachment. This attachment combined
with the weight distribution, turning radius, and speed of towing vehicle can result in severe injury
or death to operator, damage to towing vehicle, and/or attachment if not used properly. Follow
all towing safety precautions noted in the towing vehicle owner’s manual, including the following
precautions:
- Ensure the combined weight of the towing vehicle (tow vehicle operator weight) is greater
than the maximum towed weight of attachment (empty attachment weight of load).
- Do not exceed maximum towing capacity of towing vehicle.
- 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.
- 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.
- Slow down before you turn and do not turn sharply.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
GENERAL NOTES (OPERATION)
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- 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.
- Use this attachment for intended purpose only.
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This attachment is intended for use in lawn care & home applications. Do not tow behind a vehicle on a highway or in any
high speed applications. Do not tow at speeds higher than the maximum recommend 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.
- 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.
