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• 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 required
to pull the attachment (including weight of load).
• Only tow this product in the vehicle’s tow mode/speed setting
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.
GENERAL NOTES (OPERATION)
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:
• If you start and stop suddenly on hills, you may lose steering
control or the towing vehicle may tip. Do not start or stop
suddenly when going uphill or downhill. Avoid uphill starts.
• Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Turf conditions
can affect vehicle stability. Use extreme caution while
operating near drop-offs.
• Do not drive close to creeks, ditches and public highways.
• Watch out for trafc 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
jackkning. 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 off 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 recommend towing speed.
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SAFETY
English Manual
The safety labels shown in this section are placed in important areas on your product to draw attention to potential safety hazards. On
your product safety labels, the words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are used with the safety-alert symbol. DANGER identies
the most serious hazards. The operator’s manual also explains any potential safety hazards whenever necessary in special safety
messages that are identied with the word, CAUTION, and the safety-alert symbol.
