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Safety Information LTV
1.7 Safety Guidelines for Lifting the Machine
When lifting the machine:
■ Make sure slings, chains, hooks, ramps, jacks, forklifts, cranes, hoists, and any
other type of lifting device used is attached securely and has enough weight-
bearing capacity to lift or hold the machine safely. See the Technical Data
chapter for machine weight.
■ Remain aware of the location of other people when lifting the machine.
■ Only use the lifting points and tie-downs described in the Operator’s Manual.
■ Make sure the transporting vehicle has sufficient load capacity and platform size
to safely transport the machine.
To reduce the possibility of injury:
■ Do not stand under the machine while it is being lifted or moved.
■ Do not get onto the machine while it is being lifted or moved.
1.8 Safety Guidelines for Towing the Machine
When towing the machine:
■ Do not tow the machine if the towing vehicle’s hitch or the trailer’s coupler are
damaged.
■ Do not tow the machine if safety chains are damaged.
■ Do not tow the machine if any of the trailer’s lug nuts are loose or missing.
■ Do not tow the machine if the trailer’s tires have less than 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) of
tread.
■ Do not tow the machine if trailer tires are underinflated.
■ Do not tow the machine unless the trailer’s brakes are functioning properly.
■ Do not tow the machine if trailer lighting is not functioning properly.
■ Do not exceed the trailer manufacturer’s speed limitations of 89 km/h (55 mph).
When towing the machine:
■ Only tow the machine when the trailer’s lug nuts are properly torqued.
■ Only tow the machine when the trailer’s tires are properly inflated.
■ Only tow the machine when all trailer lights are functioning correctly.
■ Only tow the machine when the trailer’s safety chains are connected to the
towing vehicle in a crisscross pattern.
■ Maintain extra distance between the towing vehicle and other vehicles.
■ Avoid soft shoulders, curbs, and sudden lane changes.
■ Abide by all licensing requirements for your area.
WARNING
Risk of severe injury or death. Improper trailer condition and towing technique can
lead to an accident.
► Obey the instructions below to reduce the risk of an accident.