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TRANSPORTING THE ATTACHMENT AND
MACHINE ON A TRAILER
Transporting The Attachment And Machine
On A Trailer
Be sure the transport and towing vehicles are of
adequate size and capacity for weight of machine and
attachment combination.
WARNING
INSTABILITY HAZARD
Wood ramps can break and cause personal injury.
Use adequately designed ramps of sufficient
strength to support the weight of the machine
loading onto a transport vehicle.
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Loading
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The rear of the trailer must be blocked or supported
when loading and unloading to prevent the front of
the trailer from raising.
•
Load the heaviest end of the machine and
attachment combination first.
•
Lower the attachment to the floor.
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Stop the engine.
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Engage the parking brake (if equipped).
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Exit the machine.(See the machine’s Operation &
Maintenance Manual for the correct procedure.)
Fastening
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Install the chains at the front and rear tie-down
positions on the machine. (See the machine’s
Operation & Maintenance Manual to properly chain
the machine to the transport vehicle.)
•
Install chains on the attachment (if needed).
•
Fasten each end of the chain to the transport
vehicle.
NOTE:
Use chain binders to prevent the attachment
and machine from moving during transport.
