Pre-Operating Section
Failure to properly hitch the leaf vacuum to the tow vehicle, verify
the road worthiness of the leaf vacuum and the tow vehicle and
verify all equipment is properly stowed, may cause serious injury or
death to yourself or others.
TOW VEHICLE MUST have proper towing capacity for the leaf
vacuum being towed. Check the tow vehicles operating manual for
rated capacity.
Do not tow the leaf vacuum unless all important checks listed below
are completed.
2.4 PRE-TRANSPORT CHECKS
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IMPORTANT CHECKS:
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Hitch is properly secured to tow vehicle and hose boom secured.
a.
Frame must be level or the tongue slightly lower than the rear
of the leaf vacuum while towing to ensure proper weight
distribution. The hitch may have to be adjusted when towing
with vehicles of varying tow hitch height.
Safety chains installed correctly.
a.
Chains routed under trailer tongue in an “X” pattern between
tow vehicle and trailer.
b.
Slack in chain should be adjusted to permit turning but should
not be dragging on the ground.
Connect trailer wiring (if equipped) to the tow vehicle and ensure that
all trailer lighting is operating properly.
Ensure that the safety breakaway switch (used only if unit has electric
brakes) is functioning properly and attached securely to the tow
vehicle. Allow enough slack to ensure that vehicle turns will not
activate the safety breakaway switch.
NOTE:
Follow manufacturers
procedure to ensure tow vehicles brake control box is properly ad-
justed.
Check the general condition of the tires, tire pressure and ensure that
all lugnuts are securely fastened.