FORST ST6D42 - Connecting to the Tow Vehicle

Redwood Global Ltd - ST6D42
Operator and Maintenance Manual
Chapter 3: Transportation and storage
3.1 CONNECTING TO THE TOW VEHICLE
NOTICE
When the machine is not connected to a tow vehicle, make sure:
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The handbrake is applied
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Secure the machine is place by using chocks behind each wheel
WARNING
Make sure there is enough space behind the machine when parking. The
machine can roll back 25-30 cm.
1. Lift the machine hitch by turning the jockey wheel handle anticlockwise until the
hitch tow head is above the height of the vehicle ball hitch.
2. Make sure the vehicle ball hitch is greased and reverse the vehicle until the ball
hitch is directly below the machine tow head.
3. Attach the breakaway cable to a suitably strong point on the vehicle (Figure 22).
CAUTION
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The breakaway cable must pass correctly through the cable guide space
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The breakaway coupling cable must not wrap around the jockey wheel
Figure 22 - Breakaway cable
Figure 23 - Breakaway cable guide
4. Release the barrel lock.
5. Hold the handle on tow head, squeeze the catch (1, Figure 24) with your
forefinger and lift the handle.
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