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Transporting/Towing the Loader
Park the truck or trailer on a level surface. Be
sure the vehicle and its ramps have the weight
capacity to support the loader. Make sure the vehicle surface and its
ramps are clear of debris and slippery material that may reduce trac-
tion. Move the loader on and off the vehicle ramp slowly and care-
fully. Failure to follow these instructions could result in an overturn
accident. Towing the loader is not recommended as a means of
transportation.
Observe all local regulations governing
the loading and transporting of equipment
(Reference: U.S. Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Regulations, Section 392). Ensure
that the hauling vehicle meets all safety
requirements before loading the skid-steer
loader. Use the tie down/retrieval points
in situations where lifting the loader is not
possible and the overall distance by which
the loader is to be moved is less than 100
feet (30.5 m) at 6 mph (10 km/hr) or less.
The optional brake release package (page
48) facilitates loader retrieval in such situ-
ations. When transporting a loader:
1. Block the front and rear of the hauling vehicle’s tires.
2. If the loader has an attachment, lift it slightly off the ground.
3. Back the loader slowly and carefully up the ramp onto the vehicle.
4. Lower the loader attachment to the
vehicle deck, turn off the engine and
remove the key.
5. Fasten the loader to the hauling vehi-
cle at the points indicated by the tie-
down decals (Figure 7 and Figure 8).
6. Measure the clearance height of the
loader and hauling vehicle. Post the
clearance height in the cab of the vehi-
cle.
When towing a loader:
1. Connect the towline to both tie
down/retrieval points at the front or the rear of the loader. Use of only a single
retrieval point or connecting the towline to any point on the loader other than
the designated retrieval locations could result in loader damage.
2. The towline strength is at least 1.5 times the gross weight of the loader. The
towline length is such that the maximum towing angle does not exceed 20°.
Figure 7 Front Tie
Down/Retrieval point
Figure 8 Rear Tie Down/
Retrieval point
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