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Transport Safety
1. Towing the trailer: Towed loads that are too heavy
for the tow vehicle can cause loss of control when
braking. Consider total weight: wagon and its load.
• Tractors/wagon with no brakes: Do not tow loads
more than 1.5 times the tractor weight. Max speed
40 km/h (25 mile/h), SMV required
• Tractors/wagon with brakes: Do not tow loads
more than 4.5 times the tractor weight. Max speed
40 km/h (25 mile/h), SMV required
• Truck/wagon with brakes: The GVWR of the
CHCFRF wagons are 6350 kg (14000 lbs), It is
dangerous and unlawful to tow a full load with an
under rated tow vehicle. Max safe travel speed, 80
km/h (50 mile/h). ("Towing" on page 34) The tow
vehicle must meet these requirements:
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Tow vehicle tow capacity of 6350 kg (14000 lbs)
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Hitch Receiver - Class V
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Ball Mount - Class V
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2 5/16 Hitch Ball - Class V
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5/8 Hitch Pin
2. Check 7 pin plug contacts for corrosion / dirt.
3. Ensure electric brakes are working and have been
properly synchronized with the tow vehicle brake
controller.
4. Test the function of the wagon lighting.
5. Test the function of the break - away safety system.
6. Safety chain
• Do not allow the chain to drag, string the safety
chain thru the chain support at the clevis.
• Do Not use any wagon component as an attaching
point
• Secure chain on the tow vehicle at the towing attach
point. (chain loops)
• Do Not allow more slack than necessary for
articulation.
• Replace the safety chain if one or more links or end
fittings are broken, stretched or otherwise damaged
or deformed.
7. Check tires before proceeding:
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Inflation - correct pressure
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Tread - unusual wear, exposed cord
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Rims - damaged or bent
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Wheel bolts - all secure, not loose
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Replacement tires must be same type / rating
8. Just before transport, perform a circle check to ensure
everything is safe.
9. Be sure all markers required by local traffic regulations
are in place, clean and working.
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10. Lighting is not required for daytime transport, however
generally lighting is required one-half hour before
sunset to one-half hour after sunrise and at any other
time when there is insufficient light or unfavourable
atmospheric conditions.
11. Reduce speed when turning, crossing slopes and
rough, slick or muddy surfaces.
12. Stopping distance of towed loads increase with speed,
weight and on slopes. Towed loads that are too heavy
for the tow vehicle or are towed too fast can cause
loss of control. Consider total weight: wagon and its
load.
13. Be aware that four wheel steer wagon will react
differently than a two wheel steer when cornering and
or backing up.
SMV: Required whenever transporting on a public
road and traveling at 40 km/h (25 mile/h) or less.
Slow-moving vehicle sign (SMV) warns other
road users that the wagon displaying the sign is
traveling at 40 km/h (25 mile/h) or less. In the U.S.
tractors towing at the travel speed greater than 40
km/h (25 mile/h) but under 65 km/h (40 mile/h),
require an SIS sign in addition to an SMV.
Brake Safety
1. Good brake maintenance is your responsibility, Poor
maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
2. Follow the maintenance schedule and have a
mechanic inspect the entire brake system.
3. Brakes should be adjusted after the first 320 km (200
miles) of operation when the brake shoes and drums
have "seated,"
4. Regularly check:
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Wire harness for sheathing damage, which could
allow moisture into the harness.
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7 pin plug contacts are clean and clear for good
electrical connection.
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Brakes function properly, and apply evenly
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Wagon brake lights
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Break - Away system
5. Synchronize brakes with brake controller, to ensure
safe brake performance. Read the brake controller
manufacturer's instructions completely before
attempting any synchronization procedure.
6. Avoid an aggressive brake setting which results in
wheel lock up and sliding, Wheel lock up can cause a
dangerous loss of control and result in personal injury
or death.
7. If transporting a variety of headers of different weights,
then you may have to adjust or synchronize the
brakes / brake controller for each header.
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