3.2 TOWING THE MACHINE
1. Make sure that the machine is in transportation mode before departing:
a. Hopper tray is closed in the up position, and the locking latch is fully
engaged.
b. The discharge chute is securely fixed at the inboard position.
c. Jockey wheel up, fully retracted.
d. Rear support stand up, fully retracted (if applicable).
e. Handbrake released.
Figure 21 - Tow position
2. When towing the machine, obey the maximum legal towing speed limit for your
country.
3. On very rough and uneven road surfaces, reduce the speed to protect the
machine from undue vibration.
4. When off road:
a. avoid objects that may collide with the machine underside.
b. Avoid steep gradients.
5. Avoid excessively pot holed ground.
6. Exercise extreme caution when reversing the machine as the short wheel base
will react quickly to steering.
7. Clear the machine of loose woodchip material before departing.
8. Keep tyre pressures inflated to 2.8 Bar or 41 psi.
9. Check wheel nuts are tightened to 90Nm.
Chapter 3: Transportation and storage
Redwood Global Ltd - ST6P
Operator and Maintenance Manual
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