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Prior to each tow, a Pre-Tow Inspection
must be performed. Check each item as
on following list.
1. The coupler is secure and locked onto
the hitch ball.
2. Electrical trailer cables are connected.
3. There is appropriate slack in the safety
chain.
4. The trailer and towing vehicle tyres are
inflated to the gauge pressures
recommended by the manufacturers.
INSPECTION NOTE:
make sure there are no loose or missing
parts, that they are securely fastened, and
display no visible damage, leaks or
excessive wear exists in addition to any
other criteria mentioned.
5. Brake fluid reservoir level full. Brakes
are properly adjusted and function
correctly.
If
trailer
is
operated brakes check cable tensions
and cable anchor security.
6. Wheel and tyres - Properly secured, no
missing wheel nuts, proper inflation.
7. Trailer coupling - Secured, locked, and
in proper operating condition.
8. Coupling tow ball - Secured and in
proper operating condition. Rock the
hitch ball coupling in all directions to
ensure it is tight to the hitch, and
visually check that the hitch ball nut is
solid against the lock washer and hitch
frame.
9. Safety chain - Check that the chain is
properly rigged to tow vehicle, not to
detachable hitch components.
10.
Trailer lights and turn signals. Check
tail lights, brake lights, turn signals
and reversing lights work correctly.
Replace/repair non-working lights.
Jockey wheel – Retracted/stowed.
11.
12.
Licence Plate is mounted properly.
Section 1
METRO-MH
TOWING INSTRUCTIONS
On all components,
fitted
with
cable
Mast and lighthead – fully lowered
13.
and properly secured.
Outriggers – stowed and secured.
14.
15.
Parking
ratchet lever clear locking plate.
!
MAXIMUM TOWING SPEED IS 80 km/hr.
TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY, BE SURE
MACHINE POWER IS OFF AND BATTERY
ISOLATED.
DO NOT TOW MACHINE UNTIL ALL
MALFUNCTIONS/FAULTS HAVE BEEN
CORRECTED.
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