Attaching To Tow Vehicle - Meridian SEED EXPRESS Bulk Seed Tender Operator's Manual

Operator's Manual: 240 FF Basic Seed Express
UPENDING HAZARD
Do not stand over hitch when unhooking
the trailer from the tow vehicle.
Load compartment 1 (closest to hitch) first
to keep weight on the hitch.
Unload compartment 2 first
to keep weight on the hitch.
CRUSHING HAZARD
Ensure that all bystanders, especially
small children, are clear of work area.
Ensure there is enough room
and clearance to safely
back up to the machine.
IMPORTANT:
- Locking plunger pin
- Anti-rotation chain
- Conveyor tube
must be locked in transport position
at all times while towing.
1. Complete the Pre-Operation Checklist.
2. Use the trailer jack to lift the hitch above the
height of the receiver on the tow vehicle.
Note:
The hitch height can be adjusted to
ensure the trailer is level when attached.
3. Slowly back the tow vehicle until the hitch
and ball are aligned.
4. Lower the hitch onto the ball.
Revised 01.2022
Bulk Seed Tender
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3.5 ATTACHING TO TOW VEHICLE

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Compartment 1
(closest to hitch)
Fig 18 - Compartment position identification
Fig 19 - Conveyor tube transport lock w/ damper mechanism
Fig 20 - Trailer hitch with safety chains
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Compartment 2
(rear of tender)
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