Full Product Manual

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English Manual
SAFETY
- Ensure the combined weight of the towing vehicle (tow ve-
hicle weight + operator weight) is greater than the maximum
towed weight of attachment (empty attachment weight +
weight of load).
- Do not exceed maximum towing capacity of towing vehicle.
- Do not exceed the maximum drawbar pull rating of the tow
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ing vehicle. Drawbar pull is the horizontal force required to
pull the attachment (including weight of load).
- Only tow this product in the vehicle’s tow mode/ speed set
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ting or less than 5 mph. Do not exceed 5 mph.
- Towing speed should always be slow enough to maintain
control. Travel slowly and use caution when traveling over
rough terrain. Avoid holes, rocks and roots.
- Slow down before you turn and do not turn sharply.
- Use wide turning angles to ensure the attachment follows the
path of the towing vehicle.
- Do not use attachment on steep slopes. A heavy load could
cause loss of control or overturn attachment and towing vehi
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cle. Additional weights may need to be added to your vehicle;
check with towing vehicle manufacturer for recommendations.
- Reduce towed weight when operating on slopes.
- Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not
make sudden changes in speed, directions, or turning.
- If you start and stop suddenly on hills, you may lose steering
control or the towing vehicle may tip. Do not start or stop
suddenly when going uphill or downhill. Avoid uphill starts.
- Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Turf conditions
can a󰀨ect vehicle stability. Use extreme caution while operat
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ing near drop-o󰀨s.
- Do not drive close to creeks, ditches and public highways.
- Watch out for tra󰀩c when crossing near roadways.
- Use care when loading or unloading the vehicle into a trailer
or truck.
- The attachment can obstruct the view to the rear. Use extra
care when operating in reverse.
- When reversing, carefully back-up straight to avoid jackknif
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ing. Do not allow towing vehicle wheels to contact attach-
ment draw bar. Damage could result.
- Stop on level ground, disengage drives, set the parking brake,
and shut o󰀨 engine before leaving the operator’s position for
any reason including emptying the attachment.
- Use this attachment for intended purpose only.
- This attachment is intended for use in lawn care & home
applications. Do not tow behind a vehicle on a highway or
in any high speed applications. Do not tow at speeds higher
than the maximum recommend towing speed.
GENERAL NOTES (Operation)
- Do not tow this product behind a motor vehicle
such as a car or truck.
- Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose
tting clothing that can get caught in moving parts.
- Keep your eyes and mind on your towing vehicle, attachment
and area being covered. Do not let other interests distract you.
- Stay alert for holes and other hidden hazards in the terrain.
- Keep the towing vehicle and attachment in good operating
condition and keep safety devices in place.
- The towing vehicle and attachment should be stopped and
inspected for damage after striking a foreign object. Any
damage should be repaired before restarting and operating
the equipment.
- Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix
damaged parts immediately. Replace worn or broken parts.
Replace all worn or damaged safety and instruction decals.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight.
- Do not modify the attachment or safety devices. Unauthor
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ized modications to the towing vehicle or attachment may
impair its function, safety and void the warranty.
- Know your towing vehicle controls and how to stop safely.
READ YOUR TOWING VEHICLE OWNER’S MANUAL be-
fore operating.
- Check the towing vehicle brake action before you operate.
Adjust or service brakes as necessary.
- Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of
towed load. Travel slowly and allow extra time and distance
to stop.
- Use only approved hitches. Tow this attachment only with a
towing vehicle that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not
connect this attachment except at the approved hitch point.
- Follow the tow vehicle manufacture’s recommendations
for weight limits for towed equipment & towing on slopes.
Use counterweights or wheel weights as described in the
towing vehicle operator’s manual.
- Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
- Do not allow children to operate the towing vehicle. Do not
allow adults to operate the towing vehicle without proper
instruction or without having read the owner’s manual.
TOWING VEHICLE
AND TOWING SAFELY
Safety continues on page 4
Caution should be taken when towing and/or using any attachment.
This attachment combined with the weight distribution, turning radius, and speed of towing vehicle can result in severe injury
or death to operator, damage to towing vehicle, and/or attachment if not used properly. Follow all towing safety precautions
noted in the towing vehicle owner’s manual, including the following precautions: