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3. Use the tongue jack to raise or lower the trailer onto the hitch of the towing vehicle. Lock the hitch coupling and
attach the safety chains or cables to the vehicle. Remove the jack locking pin and rotate the jack into the travel
position. Replace the locking pin.
Note: A film of grease on the coupler will extend coupler life and eliminate squeaking. Wipe the coupler clean and
apply fresh grease each time the unit is towed.
4. To ensure proper operation of the jacks, lube the grease fittings located on the leveling jacks. Refer to
Maintenance" on page 28.
on
page 25.
5. Connect any trailer wiring to the tow vehicle. Check for proper operation of the direction and brake lights.
6. Make sure the mast cradle locking pin is in place.
7. Make sure the doors are properly latched.
8. If the unit is going to be driven over rough ground, remove the bulbs from the light fixtures.
9. Check for proper inflation of the trailer tires. Refer to Specifications beginning on
10. Check the wheel lugs. Tighten or replace any that are loose or missing. If a tire
has been removed for axle service or replaced, tighten the lugs, in the order shown,
to the following specifications:
A. Start all lug nuts by hand.
B. First pass tighten to 20-25 ft-lbs (27-33 Nm).
C. Second pass tighten to 50-60 ft-lbs (67-81 Nm).
D. Third pass tighten to 90-120 ft-lbs (122-162 Nm).
Note: After the first road use, re-torque the lug nuts in sequence.
11. Maximum recommended speed for highway towing is 45 mph (72 km/h). Recommended off-road towing speed
is not to exceed 10 mph (16 km/h) or less, depending on the terrain.
LIFTING THE UNIT
When lifting the unit, attach any slings, chains or hooks
directly to the central lift point.
1. Make sure the equipment being used to lift the unit
has sufficient capacity. For approximate weights,
refer to Specifications beginning on
2. Make sure the cradle locking pin is in place.
3. Always remain aware of people and objects around
the unit while moving.
4. Use the upper or lower forklift pockets with care.
Approach the unit as perpendicular as possible to
avoid any damage to the unit. Make sure the mast
winch handles or any other obstructions are clear of
the forklift tines before lifting.
For maintenance interval information, refer to Basic Maintenance Schedules beginning
page
9.
Central
Upper Forklift
Lift Point
Pockets
Lower Forklift
Pocket
"Jack
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9.
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3
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