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Operation
Figure 15
Left side shown
1. Tie-down location
CAUTION
This unit does not have proper turn signals,
lights, reflective markings, or a slow moving
vehicle emblem. Driving on a street or roadway
without such equipment is dangerous and
can lead to accidents causing personal injury.
Driving on a street or roadway without such
equipment may also be a violation of State laws
and the operator may be subject to traffic tickets
and/or fines.
Do Not drive a unit on a public street or roadway.
WARNING
Loading a machine on a trailer or truck increases
the possibility of backward tip-over. Backward
tip-over could cause serious injury or death.
• Use extreme caution when operating a
machine on a ramp.
• Use only a single, full width ramp; Do Not use
individual ramps for each side of the machine.
• If individual ramps must be used, use enough
ramps to create an unbroken ramp surface
wider than the machine.
• Avoid sudden acceleration while driving
machine up a ramp to avoid tipping backward.
• Avoid sudden deceleration while backing
machine down a ramp to avoid tipping
backward.
Loading a Machine
Use extreme caution when loading machines on
trailers or trucks. One full width ramp that is
wide enough to extend beyond the rear tires is
recommended instead of individual ramps for each
side of the machine. With the platform up, a full
width ramp provides a surface to walk on behind the
machine. If it is not possible to use one full width
ramp, use enough individual ramps to simulate a full
width continuous ramp.
A steep ramp angle may cause components to get
caught as the machine moves from ramp to trailer or
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truck. Steeper angles may also cause the machine to
tip backward. If loading on or near a slope, position
the trailer or truck so it is on the down side of the
slope and the ramps extends up the slope. This will
minimize the ramp angle. The trailer or truck should
be as level as possible.
Important: Do Not attempt to turn the machine
while on the ramp, you may lose control and
drive off the side.
Avoid sudden acceleration when driving up a ramp
and sudden deceleration when backing down a
ramp. Both maneuvers can cause the machine to tip
backward.
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