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12. Stowing and Transporting
Transporting
Trailering
When mov ing the MHP15/44HD on a trans port
trailer the fol low ing points must be ad hered to.
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1. The unit must be in the stowed position.
2. BOTH boom restraints MUST be in place.
3. Care must be taken when loading the unit
onto the trailer that it does not run away.
Chock the wheels and apply the
handbrake.
4. The MHP15/44HD can be loaded by
forklift.
Securing to a Transport Vehicle
5. Tie down only with the 4 tie down lugs (see
Figure 12.4).
Figure 12.4 - Rear Tie Down Lugs
NOTE:
The tie down lugs are located under each
stabiliser, two at the front and two at the rear.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT
Tie down over the draw bar.
Tie down over the booms or level rods.
Tie down over the platform.
Re verse the above pro ce dure af ter trans port ing.
Towing
The correct size tow ball MUST be used when
connecting the draw bar to the towing vehicle.
The coupling is stamped with the correct size.
Be aware of local transport regulations.
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1. Visually inspect the tow ball on the towing
vehicle.
2. Ensure the tow ball is matching in size with
the tow coupling on the trailer.
3. Ensure the tow ball is mounted correctly and
is fitted tightly.
4. Connect the tow coupling and ensure the
latching mechanism is working and has
latched.
5. Connect the break-away chain to the towing
vehicle, unset the reversing lock on the tow
coupling.
6. Check that the bolt, D-Clamp or attaching
device is able to take the rated load.
7. Connect the trailer road lights to the towing
vehicle and test that the functions work.
8. Retract the jockey wheel and place it in the
stowed position (see photograph below).
9. Check no debris or work tools are in the
platform.
Death or Serious Injury can result from
losing control of a trailer when towing.
Never tow above the rated speed marked on
the draw bar.
Never tow the unit with an under rated
vehicle. Always check manufacturers
vehicle load specifications.
BOTH Boom Restraints MUST be in place
whilst the trailer is being towed.
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DANGER
DANGER
MHP15/44HD – 12885A
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