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E 3000 Lifting and Transporting
3.5 Towing the Machine
NOTICE: The towing vehicle must be equipped with a Class III or above hitch.
Procedure
Perform the procedure below when towing the machine.
1. Read and follow the towing safety guidelines. See topic Safety Guidelines for
Towing the Machine.
2. Complete the shut-down procedures. See topic Stopping and Packing Up the
Machine.
3. Adjust the amount of fuel in the machine to approximately 70% capacity to avoid
fuel spillage.
4. Complete the Before Towing Checklist. See topic Before Towing Checklist.
5. Connect the machine to the towing vehicle.
6. Rotate the trailer jack to a horizontal position.
7. Tow the machine as needed.
WARNING
Risk of severe injury or death. Improperly torqued lug nuts can lead to loss of
wheels. Loss of wheels can cause an accident, severe injury or death.
f Tighten the lug nuts to the proper torque before towing the machine.