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DURING OPERATION
• SAFETY CHAINS If equipment is going to be transported on a public highway, safety
chains should be obtained and installed. Always follow state and local regulations
regarding safety chains 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 (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.
• 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.
• 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 whenbacking 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.