Towing - Honda H4013 Owner's Manual

Towing
Trailer safety
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Avoid sudden starts and stops while towing. The additional weight of
the trailer or attachment could cause loss of control resulting in an
accident.
Never allow anyone to ride in the trailer.
Failure to use the proper type of trailer hitch could cause the tractor to
overturn resulting in severe personal injury.
The weight of a trailer increases stopping distances; use extra care,
especially when operating on a slope.
To avoid loss of control, use extra care when towing a trailer on a wet
or rough surface.
This tractor is intended for use on relatively flat terrain.
Towing a trailer on a slopes exceeding 1 O" (I 7% grade) could cause
the tractor and/or the trailer to tip over.
Use rear wheel weights when towing a trailer on grades. Failure to use
wheel weights could reduce braking power.
Reduce speed when towing on slopes. Use the MOWING speed range
(1st. 2nd or 3rd gear) only.
Avoid sharp turns when towing a trailer on a slope. If the trailer's load is
unbalanced, the trailer and/or tractor may overturn.
Secure the load before driving. If the load shifts while driving, steering
and/or braking can be affected, and in some cases the trailer may jack
knife.
Optional trailer hitch
An optional draw bar hitch is available from your authorized Honda lawn
tractor dealer. This hitch is specifically designed for your lawn tractor. Us-
ing a ball-type'hitch or attaching a trailer directly to the tractor's hitch plate
could damage the tractor or make it unstable.
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OPTIONAL TRAILER HITCH
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