Towing Loads; Parking The Vehicle - Bush Hog TH420 Operator's Manual

Towing Loads

TOWING IMPROPERLY CAN ALTER VEHICLE HANDLING
AND MAY CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OR BRAKE INSTA-
BILITY, WHICH CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH. ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS WHEN
TOWING:
NEVER LOAD MORE THAN 150 LBS. (68.1 kg) TONGUE
WEIGHT ON THE TOWING BRACKET.
DO NOT OPERATE VEHICLE FASTER THAN 10 MPH
(16 km/h) WHEN TOWING. TOWING A TRAILER INCREAS-
ES BRAKING DISTANCE.
DO NOT TOW MORE THAN THE RECOMMENDED 1,500
LB. WEIGHT FOR THE VEHICLE.
ATTACH A TRAILER TO THE HITCH BRACKET ONLY. DO
NOT ATTACH A TRAILER TO ANY OTHER LOCATION OR
YOU MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
NEVER TOW A TRAILER ON A GRADE STEEPER THAN 15°.
Belt Life
Use low forward gear when hauling or towing heavy cargo to extend
belt life.
Parking The Bush Hog Utility Vehicle
A ROLLING VEHICLE CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE
AND SERIOUS INJURY. ALWAYS APPLY THE PARKING
BRAKE AFTER STOPPING THE ENGINE.
1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface.
2. When the engine has stopped, apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the ignition switch key to prevent unauthorized use.
WARNING
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