Redwood Global Ltd - ST6P
Operator and Maintenance Manual
Chapter 3: Transportation and storage
3.3 DISCONNECTING FROM THE TOW VEHICLE
WARNING
Make sure there is enough space behind the machine when parking. The
machine can roll back 25-30 cm.
CAUTION
Make sure that the jockey wheel is fastened tight before unhitching the machine.
A loose jockey wheel may result on the machine dropping unexpectedly.
NOTICE
Unhitch the machine before lifting the handbrake. Lifting the handbrake before
unhitching the machine will cause the machine to roll backwards.
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
1. Apply the handbrake.
2. Put chocks, if available, against the main wheels.
3. Release the jockey wheel clamp and slide the jockey wheel assembly fully down,
then tighten the clamp.
4. Disconnect the breakaway cable from the tow vehicle.
5. Disconnect the machine trailer lighting plug from the vehicle trailer socket.
6. Release the barrel lock.
7. Hold the handle on tow head, squeeze the catch with your forefinger and lift the
handle.
8. Wind the jockey wheel handle anticlockwise to until the tow head is away from
the ball hitch.
9. Release the tow head handle.
10. Drive the tow vehicle clear of the machine.
11. Level the chassis by turning the jockey wheel handle clockwise or anticlockwise.
12. Insert the barrel lock for security.
13. The machine is now correctly disconnected from the tow vehicle.
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