Specifications

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BEFORE OPERATION:
• Carefullystudyandunderstandthismanual.
• Alwayswearprotectiveclothingandsubstantialshoes.
• Giveequipmentavisualinspectionforanyloosebolts,wornparts,orcrackedwelds,andmakenecessary
repairs. Follow maintenance safety instructions included in this manual.
• Besuretherearenotoolslyingonorinequipment.
• Donotuseequipmentuntilyouaresurethatareaisclear,especiallyaroundchildrenandanimals.
• Don’thurrylearningprocessortakeequipmentforgranted.Easeintoitandbecomefamiliarwithyournew
equipment.
• Practiceoperationofyourequipmentanditsattachments.Completelyfamiliarizeyourselfandotheroperators
with its operation before using.
• Makesurethatbrakesareevenlyadjusted.
• Makesuretowratingonvehicleishighenoughforwhatitistowing.
• Donotallowanyonetostandbetweentongueorhitchandtowingvehiclewhenbackinguptoequipment.
• Securelyattachtotowingvehicle.Useappropriatelysizedhitchballand/orhitchpinwithamechanicalretainer
and attach safety chains.
• Crisscrosschainsundertongueandsecuretodrawbarcage,mountingloops,orbumperframe.
DURING OPERATION
• SAFETY CHAINS OR CABLES If equipment is going to be transported on a public highway, safety chains
or cables should be obtained and installed. Always follow state and local regulations regarding safety chains
or cables and auxiliary lighting when towing equipment on a public highway. Be sure to check with local law
enforcement agencies for your own particular regulations. Only safety chains or cables (not an elastic or
nylon/plastic tow straps) should be used to retain connection between towing and towed equipment in event of
separation of primary attaching system.
• Installsafetychainsbycrisscrossingchainsundertongueandsecuretodrawbarcage,mountingloops,or
bumper frame.
• When attaching the emergency cable Allow adequate slack to keep from activating brakes due to
interference from parts of the coupler or other attachments on the towing vehicle. Each vehicle tongue
configuration is different and therefore each should be handled individually to keep the routing free
from entanglements and securely attached to perform as designed in case of emergency disconnection
from the towing vehicle.
• Bewareofbystanders,PARTICULARLY CHILDREN! Always look around to make sure it is safe to start
engine of towing vehicle or move equipment. This is particularly important with higher noise levels, as you may
not hear people shouting.
• NO PASSENGERS ALLOWED- Do not carry passengers anywhere on or in equipment.
• Donotclean,lubricate,oradjustyourequipmentwhileitismoving.
• Whenhaltingoperation,evenperiodically,settowingvehiclesparkingbrake,shutoffengine,and remove the
ignition key.
• Beextracarefulwhenusingoninclines.
• MANEUVER TOWING UNIT AT SAFE SPEEDS.
• Avoidloosegravel,rocks,andholes,theycanbedangerousforequipmentoperationormovement.
• Allowforoveralllengthwhenmakingturns.
• Keepallbystandersandpetsclearofworkarea.
• Operatetowingvehiclefromoperatorsseatonly.
• Neverleaverunningequipmentattachmentsunattended.
• Asaprecaution,alwaysrecheckhardwareonequipmentfollowingevery100hoursor50miles.Correctall 
problems. Follow maintenance safety procedures.