DOSKO 2961000 - Transporting & Receiving; Receiving Your Unit; Towing Instructions

Transporting and Receiving
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1. Receiving Your Unit
For all Units
You should inspect the grinder immediately after you receive delivery.
See the “Machine Component Identification” section of this
manual for a diagram of the grinder and its components.
 If you have missing components, contact your rental company or Dosko
Customer Service at 1-800-822-0295.
New Unit: Truck
Delivery
Depending on your unit and model, it may have been shipped on a wooden skid,
cardboard container or other appropriate method.
 For any shipping damage, make sure the delivery driver acknowledges it and a
claim is filed with the freight delivery company.
Note: Shipping damage claims are not covered by Dosko
warranty. Please contact carrier!
 If any assembly is required. Separate assembly instructions will be included.
New Unit: From a
Dealer
Your unit should have been delivered completely assembled and ready to run.
Read the “Operation: Preparing for Operation” section (page 9), and verify that the
unit has been properly “prepped” before initial use.
Factory Delivery
In these cases, your unit has been completely assembled, tested and pre-run.
It should be ready for usage. See “Pre-Start Checklist and Procedures”.
2. Towing Instructions
On Towable
Models
Optional towing
packages:
Part # 296108
(2961000 &
2961010)
Part # 296107
(2961020 &
2961060)
Each state has legal requirements for towing equipment and trailers (such as lighting
and licensing). Be sure receiver on towing vehicle is bolted tightly. Towing vehicle
capability must be matched to trailer weight and type of hitch arrangement.
1. Review towing safety instructions in
your vehicle manual.
2. Attach grinder to vehicle hitch using
only a 2” ball.
3. Be sure the tow bar is bolted tightly to
the towing vehicle receiver.
4. Position tow bar into socket, then
insert lock pin with safety clip.
5. Be sure that the stump grinder safety
chains are hooked, closed and locked to
the towing vehicle by using the
coupling links.
6. Make sure the grinder wheel lug nuts
are fastened tightly, tires are fully
inflated and in good repair.
WARNING:
Do not tow over 45 mph unless a higher speed rated trailer is being used.