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• Ensurethecombinedweightofthetowingvehicle(towvehicle
weight+operatorweight)isgreaterthanthemaximumtowed
weightofattachment(emptyattachmentweight+weightof
load).
• Donotexceedmaximumtowingcapacityoftowingvehicle.
• Donotexceedthemaximumdrawbarpullratingofthetowing
vehicle.Drawbarpullisthehorizontalforcerequiredtopull
theattachment(includingweightofload).
• Onlytowthisproductinthevehicle’stowmode/speedsetting
orlessthan5mph.Donotexceed5mph.
• Towing speed should always be slow enough to maintain
control. Travel slowly and use caution when traveling over
roughterrain.Avoidholes,rocksandroots.
• Slowdownbeforeyouturnanddonotturnsharply.
• Usewideturninganglestoensuretheattachmentfollowsthe
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.
• Reducetowedweightwhenoperatingonslopes.
• Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.Donotmake
suddenchangesinspeed,directions,orturning.
• Ifyoustartandstopsuddenlyonhills,youmaylosesteering
control or the towing vehicle may tip. Do not start or stop
suddenly when going uphill or downhill. Avoid uphill starts.
• Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Turfconditionscan
affect vehicle stability. Use extreme caution while operating
near drop-offs.
• Donotdriveclosetocreeks,ditchesandpublichighways.
• Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingnearroadways.
• Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthevehicleintoatrailer
ortruck.
• Theattachmentcanobstructtheviewtotherear.Useextra
care when operating in reverse.
• When reversing, carefully back-up straight to avoid
jackkning. Do not allow towing vehicle wheels to contact
attachmentdrawbar.Damagecouldresult.
• Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,settheparkingbrake,
and shut off engine before leaving the operator’s position for
any reason including emptying the attachment.
• Usethisattachmentforintendedpurposeonly.
• Thisattachmentisintendedforuseinlawncareandhome
applications.Donottowbehindavehicleoronahighwayor
inanyhighspeedapplications.Donottowatspeedshigher
than maximum recommended towing speed.
• Donottowthisproductbehindamotorvehiclesuchasacar
ortruck.
• Alwayswear substantial footwear.Donotwear loosetting
clothing that can get caught in moving parts.
• Keepyoureyesandmindonyourtowingvehicle,attachment
and area being covered. Do not let other interests distract
you.
• Stayalertforholesandotherhiddenhazardsintheterrain.
• Keep the towing vehicle and attachment in good operating
conditionandkeepsafetydevicesinplace.
• 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 operating
the equipment.
• Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix
damagedparts immediately.Replace worn orbrokenparts.
Replace all worn or damaged safety and instruction decals.
Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstight.
• Donotmodifytheattachmentorsafetydevices.Unauthorized
modicationstothetowingvehicleorattachmentmayimpair
itsfunction,safetyandvoidthewarranty.
TOWING VEHICLE AND TOWING SAFELY
• Know your towing vehicle controls and how to stop safely.
READYOURTOWINGVEHICLEOWNER’SMANUALbefore
operating.
• Check the towing vehicle brake action before you operate.
Adjustorservicebrakesasnecessary.
• Stoppingdistanceincreaseswithspeedandweightoftowed
load. Travel slowly and allow extra time and distance to stop.
• Useonlyapprovedhitches.Towthisattachmentonlywitha
towingvehicle thathasahitch designedfortowing. Donot
connect this attachment except at the approved hitch point.
• Follow the tow vehicle manufacture’s recommendations for
weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. Use
counterweights or wheel weights as described in the towing
vehicle operator’s manual.
• Donotshifttoneutralandcoastdownhill.
• Donot allow childrentooperate thetowingvehicle. Donot
allow adults to operate the towing vehicle without proper
instruction or without having read the owner’s manual.
PROTECT THOSE AROUND YOU
• Beforeyouoperateanyfeatureofthisattachmentortowing
vehicle,observeyoursurroundingsandlookforbystanders.
• Keepchildren,bystandersandpetsatasafedistanceaway
while operating this or any attachment.
• Usecarewhenreversing.Beforeyoubackup,lookcarefully
behind for bystanders.
KEEP RIDERS OFF TOWED ATTACHMENT
AND TOWING VEHICLE
• Donotcarrypassengers.
• Do not let anyone, especially children, ride in/on this
attachment, the towing vehicle or hitch bracket. Riders are
subjecttoinjurysuchasbeingstruckbyforeignobjectand/or
beingthrownoffduringsuddenstarts,stopsandturns.
Riders may also obstruct the operator’s view resulting in this
attachment being operated in an unsafe manner.
GENERAL NOTES
(Operation)
CAUTION SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN TOWINGAND/OR USING ANYATTACHMENT.
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:
