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Safety Information
LTV
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Safety Guidelines for Towing the Machine
When towing the machine:
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Do not tow the machine if the towing vehicle’s hitch or the trailer’s coupler are
damaged.
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Do not tow the machine if safety chains are damaged.
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Do not tow the machine if any of the trailer’s lug nuts are loose or missing.
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Do not tow the machine if the trailer’s tires have less than 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) of
tread.
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Do not tow the machine if trailer tires are underinflated.
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Do not tow the machine unless the trailer’s brakes are functioning properly.
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Do not tow the machine if trailer lighting is not functioning properly.
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Do not exceed the trailer manufacturer’s speed limitations of 89 km/h (55 mph).
When towing the machine:
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Only tow the machine when the trailer’s lug nuts are properly torqued.
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Only tow the machine when the trailer’s tires are properly inflated.
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Only tow the machine when all trailer lights are functioning correctly.
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Only tow the machine when the trailer’s safety chains are connected to the
towing vehicle in a crisscross pattern.
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Maintain extra distance between the towing vehicle and other vehicles.
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Avoid soft shoulders, curbs, and sudden lane changes.
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Abide by all licensing requirements for your area.
If you have not driven a towing vehicle with a trailer before, practice turning,
stopping, and backing up the towing vehicle with the trailer in an area away from
traffic. Only drive the towing vehicle with the trailer when you are confident in your
ability to do so.
WARNING
Risk of severe injury or death. Improper trailer condition and towing technique can
lead to an accident.
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Obey the instructions below to reduce the risk of an accident.
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