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Attention! Section
Correct and Incorrect Working Practices
WARNING
HAZARDS OR UNSAFE PRACTICES WHICH
COULD
RESULT IN SEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH
TOWING A TRAILER
Place ballast load in skip. This load should be a minimum of
25% of the machine’s rated payload
The gross weight to be towed plus the ballast load
MUST
NOT
exceed rated payload of machine
DO NOT
exceed maximum tow bar pull or vertical load
Towing must not be carried out on sloping ground
Always use a Thwaites-approved towing pin
TRANSPORTATION
Reverse machine slowly onto a suitable trailer
DO NOT
drive the machine forwards when loading
1
Apply hand brake
2
Stop engine
3
Chock wheels
(To prevent movement)
4
Engage chassis locking bar
5
Secure to trailer
6
Ensure legal load
(Height/weight)