Towing; Transport Safety; Connecting The Trailer - Meridian TITAN SR2 Operator's Manual

7. TOWING

7.1 TRANSPORT SAFETY

1. Comply with local, state, and federal
laws governing safety and conveyance
of farm machinery on public roads.
2. Ensurealllightsandreflectorsareinstalled
and in good working condition.
3. Ensure that the trailer brakes are in good
working order. Be familiar with their operation.
4. Do not exceed a safe travel speed. Slow
down for rough terrain and when cornering.
5. Fasten frame securely to the trailer
before transporting.
6. Be sure the trailer is securely hitched to the
towing vehicle and a retainer is used through
the hitch jaws. Always attach a safety chain
between the hitch and the towing vehicle.
7. Stay away from overhead power lines.
Electrocution can occur without direct
contact.
8. Planyourroutetoavoidheavytraffic.
9. Install conveyor spout transport lock before
transporting.
10. Do not drink and drive.
11. Be a safe and courteous driver. Yield to
oncomingtrafficinallsituations,including
narrow bridges, intersections, etc. Watch
fortrafficwhenoperatingnearorcrossing
roadways.
12. Never allow riders on the tender or the
trailer.

7.2 CONNECTING THE TRAILER

WARNING
UPENDING HAZARD
To prevent serious injury or death from
upending hazard, do not stand over hitch
when unhooking the trailer from the
tow vehicle. On four box units, load seed
boxes closest to the hitch first to keep
weight on the hitch. Unload seed boxes
closest to the rear of the trailer first to
keep weight on the hitch.
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1. Complete the Pre-operation Checklist.
WARNING
CRUSH HAZARD
Ensure that all bystanders, especially
small children, are clear of the working
area. Ensure there is enough room and
clearance to safely back up to the
machine.
2. Remove retainer clip (1). Release or open
the receiver by lifting locking lever (2) into the
open position.
3. Using the jack, raise the hitch above the ball
on the tow vehicle.
4. Slowly back the tow vehicle until the hitch and
ball are aligned.