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RG74DXH Operator · Service · Maintenance Manual
Safety
Safety Chains
The purpose of the safety chains is to keep the trailer
connected to your tow vehicle in the unlikely event the coupler
comes off the ball or the ball comes off the hitch. Safety chains
are attached to the trailer tongue and are equipped with hooks.
DO NOT tow the trailer without the safety chains securely
attached to the towing vehicle. DO NOT attempt to pull the
trailer by the safety chains alone, unless this is necessary to
get the combination off the roadway to a safe place.
The left chain crosses underneath the trailer tongue and hooks
to the right side of the tow vehicle permanent hitch, frame
or structure, or to the tow vehicle bumper brackets. Do not
attach chains to the ball or to a ball mount that is removable.
The right chain hooks to the left side in the same manner.
Crossing the chains under the tongue allows the minimum
amount of slack for turning. Control slack by hooking the
chain back to itself or by twisting the links to shorten chain.
Be sure the hooks are secured.
The chains need slack to allow your vehicle to make turns.
Make sure these chains attach securely to your tow vehicle
and do not drag on the roadway.
Emergency Brake Cable/Chain
Trailers with brakes have a third chain, called the emergency
brake chain. This chain applies the brakes automatically in
the unlikely event of a separation of the trailer from the tow
vehicle. Attach this chain as close to the vehicle center
as possible; to the tow vehicle permanent hitch, frame or
structure, or to the bumper brackets. Twist chain to take
up most of the slack and secure. Some slack is necessary
to prevent the emergency brake from activating on turns or
inclined driveways.
Lighting Conditions
Make sure all tow vehicle and trailer lights function properly.
The connecting wires need slack to allow your tow vehicle
to make turns. Do not allow wires to drag on the roadway.
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Photo-eye (if equipped)
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISABLE THE PHOTO-
EYE. ANY ATTEMPT TO DO SO COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. ALWAYS
ENSURE THE PHOTO-EYE IS WORKING BEFORE
OPERATING THE MACHINE. IF THE PHOTO-EYE
IS NOT OPERATIONAL, DO NOT OPERATE THE
• Operator must be in proximity of the photo-eye (5) in
order to engage the cutter wheel. The cutter wheel will
shut down if operator steps away from the photo-eye.
Loading
Load the heaviest end (engine end) of the vehicle in-tow to
the FRONT of the trailer. Failure to load facing forward may
result in sway or WHIPPING and lead to total loss of control.
DO NOT load cargo in your vehicle-in-tow or on your trailer.
Loading cargo in your vehicle-in-tow or on trailer may result
in sway or WHIPPING.
Before loading your vehicle-in-tow, make sure the trailer is
securely attached to your tow vehicle hitch. Make sure the
safety chains are properly connected. During the loading
process, keep bystanders at least 25 feet away.
Make sure that the entire width of the tires will be on the
ramps before driving on the ramps.
Approach ramps slowly, check angle of machine to insure
proper alignment with trailer, then proceed to drive up
ramps into trailer.
1. Drive the machine forward and align it with the trailer.
2. Unlock and lower the trailer ramps.
3. Drive the machine forward so that the front wheels enter
the trailer channels, and continue driving the machine up
the ramps until the rear drive wheels are on the trailer.
4. Remove the machine tie-down pin from the storage
sleeve on the trailer and insert it through the matching
holes in the machine and the trailer.
5. Raise the trailer ramps and lock them in the travel position
with the lock bars and associated retaining pins.
Secure the Load
Secure the vehichle-in -tow to the trailer with necessary
straps and chains to prevent movement or load shifting
during transport.
Unloading the Machine From the Rayco
Trailer (optional equipment)
1. Remove the ramp lock bar retaining pins, and lower the
loading ramps.
2. Remove the tie-down pin from the bumper of the machine
and store it in the sleeve on the trailer.
MACHINE!
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