SAFETY
31020142-AEnglish Manual
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GENERAL NOTES (Operation)
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Caution should be taken when towing and/or using any attachment. This
attachment combined with the weight distribution, turning radius, and speed of towing
vehicle can result in severe injury or death to operator, damage to towing vehicle, and/
or attachment if not used properly. Follow all towing safety precautions noted in the
towing vehicle owner’s manual, including the following precautions:
• Ensure the combined weight of the towing vehicle
(tow vehicle weight + operator weight) is greater than the
maximum towed weight of attachment (empty attachment
weight + weight of load).
• Do not exceed maximum towing capacity of towing vehicle.
• Do not exceed the maximum drawbar pull rating of the
towing vehicle. Drawbar pull is the horizontal force re-
quired to pull the attachment (including weight of load).
• Only tow this product in the vehicle’s tow mode/speed set-
ting or less than 5 mph. Do not exceed 5 mph.
• Towing speed should always be slow enough to maintain
control. Travel slowly and use caution when traveling over
rough terrain. Avoid holes, rocks and roots.
• Slow down before you turn and do not turn sharply.
• Use wide turning angles to ensure the attachment follows
the path of the towing vehicle.
• Do not use attachment on steep slopes. A heavy load
could cause loss of control or overturn attachment and
towing vehicle. Additional weights may need to be added
to your vehicle; check with towing vehicle manufacturer for
recommendations.
• Reduce towed weight when operating on slopes.
• Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not
make sudden changes in speed, directions, or turning.
• If you start and stop suddenly on hills, you may lose steer-
ing control or the towing vehicle may tip.
• Do not start or stop suddenly when going uphill or down-
hill. Avoid uphill starts.
• Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Turf condi-
tions can aect vehicle stability. Use extreme caution while
operating near drop-os.
• Do not drive close to creeks, ditches and public highways.
• Watch out for trac when crossing near roadways.
• Use care when loading or unloading the vehicle into a
trailer or truck.
• The attachment can obstruct the view to the rear. Use
extra care when operating in reverse.
• When reversing, carefully back-up straight to avoid jack-
kning. Do not allow towing vehicle wheels to contact
attachment draw bar. Damage could result.
• Stop on level ground, disengage drives, set the parking
brake, and shut o engine before leaving the operator’s
position for any reason including emptying the attachment.
• Use this attachment for intended purpose only.
• This attachment is intended for use in lawn care and home
applications. Do not tow behind a vehicle on a highway or
in any high speed applications.
• Do not tow at speeds higher than the maximum
recommended towing speed.
• Do not tow this product behind a motor vehicle such
as a car or truck.
• Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose tting
clothing that can get caught in moving parts.
• Keep your eyes and mind on your towing vehicle, attach-
ment and area being covered. Do not let other interests
distract you.
• Stay alert for holes and other hidden hazards in the terrain
• Keep the towing vehicle and attachment in good operating
condition and keep safety devices in place.
• The towing vehicle and attachment should be stopped and
inspected for damage after striking a foreign object. Any
damage should be repaired before restarting and operat-
ing the equipment.
• Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed.
Fix damaged parts immediately. Replace worn or broken
parts. Replace all worn or damaged safety and instruction
decals. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight.
• Do not modify the attachment or safety devices. Unauthor-
ized modications to the towing vehicle or attachment may
impair its function, safety and void the warranty.
TOWING VEHICLE AND TOWING SAFELY
• Know your towing vehicle controls and how to stop safely.
READ YOUR TOWING VEHICLE OWNER’S MANUAL
before operating.
• Check the towing vehicle brake action before you operate.
Adjust or service brakes as necessary.
• Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of towed
load. Travel slowly and allow extra time and distance to stop.
• Use only approved hitches. Tow this attachment only
with a towing vehicle that has a hitch designed for towing.
Do not connect this attachment except at the approved
hitch point.
