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• 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.
• 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.
• This attachment is intended for use in lawn care and home
applications. Do not tow behind a vehicle or on a highway or
in any high speed applications. Do not tow at speeds higher
than 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
AND TOWING VEHICLE
• Do not carry passengers.
• 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.
GENERAL NOTES
(Operation)
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:
