Safety Section
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Safety Section
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Rayco RC6D Wood Chipper
Copyright © 2011 Rayco Mfg - All Rights Reserved
Printed in U.S.A.
Copyright © 2011 Rayco Mfg - All Rights Reserved
Rayco RC6D Wood Chipper
Printed in U.S.A.
Safety Section
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Safety Section
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Rayco RC6D Wood Chipper
Copyright © 2011 Rayco Mfg - All Rights Reserved
Printed in U.S.A.
Copyright © 2011 Rayco Mfg - All Rights Reserved
Rayco RC6D Wood Chipper
Printed in U.S.A.
unlikely event the coupler comes off the ball or
the ball comes off the hitch. Safety chains are
attached to the trailer tongue and are equipped
with hooks. DO NOT tow the trailer without the
safety chains securely attached to the towing
vehicle. DO NOT attempt to pull the trailer by
the safety chains alone, unless this is necessary
to get the combination off the roadway to a safe
place.
The left chain crosses underneath the trailer
tongue and hooks to the right side of the tow
vehicle permanent hitch, frame or structure, or to
the tow vehicle bumper brackets. Do not attach
chains to the ball or to a ball mount that is re-
movable. The right chain hooks to the left side in
the same manner. Crossing the chains under the
tongue allows the minimum amount of slack for
turning. Control slack by hooking the chain back
to itself or by twisting the links to shorten chain.
Be sure the hooks are secured.
The chains need slack to allow your vehicle
to make turns. Make sure these chains attach
securely to your tow vehicle and do not drag on
the roadway.
EMERgENCY BRAkE ChAIN / CABlE
Trailers with brakes have a third chain, called
the emergency brake chain. This chain applies
the brakes automatically in the unlikely event of
a separation of the trailer from the tow vehicle.
Attach this chain as close to the vehicle center
as possible; to the tow vehicle permanent hitch,
frame or structure, or to the bumper brackets.
Twist chain to take up most of the slack and
secure. Some slack is necessary to prevent the
emergency brake from activating on turns or
inclined driveways.
lIghTINg CONNECTIONS
Make sure all tow vehicle and trailer lights func-
tion properly. The connecting wires need slack
to allow your tow vehicle to make turns. Do not
allow wires to drag on the roadway.
lOADINg
Load the heaviest end (engine end) of the ve-
hicle in-tow to the FRONT of the trailer. Failure to
load facing forward may result in sway or WHIP-
PING and lead to total loss of control.
DO NOT load cargo in your vehicle-in-tow or on
your trailer. Loading cargo in your vehicle-in-tow
or on trailer may result in sway or WHIPPING.
Before loading your vehicle-in-tow, make sure
the trailer is securely attached to your tow
vehicle hitch. Make sure the safety chains are
properly connected. During the loading process,
keep bystanders at least 25 feet away.
Make sure that the entire width of the tires will be
on the ramps before driving on the ramps.
Approach ramps slowly, check angle of machine
to insure proper alignment with trailer, then pro-
ceed to drive up ramps into trailer.
SECURE ThE lOAD
Secure the vehichle-in -tow to the trailer with
necessary straps and chanins to prevent move-
ment or load shifting during transport.
TOwINg ChECklIST
BEFORE TOwINg
Towing hitch and hitch-ball are tight.
Coupler is tight.
Safety chains, tire straps and security
chains are properly attached and secure.
All lights are connected and working.
Check all tires for correct pressure.
Load vehicle-in-tow heavier end (engine
end) toward the front of the trailer.
Ramps securely stored and latched.
Tongue jack is fully raised.
BEFORE DRIvINg
Fasten seatbelts.
Properly adjust mirrors.
ON ThE ROAD
Reduce speed to 45 mph or below.
Stop often for rest.
Inspect your vehicles and trailer connec
tions at each stop.
Anticipate stops, brake early.
REMEMBER - CRAShES ARE CAUSED BY
• Driver error or Inattention.
• Excessive speed.
• Failure to load Auto Transport trailer heavier
in front.
YOU ShOUlD AlwAYS
• LOAD TRAILER HEAVIER IN FRONT
• REDUCE YOUR NORMAL DRIVING
SPEED
• WEAR YOUR SEATBELT
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