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Before Towing Checklist 5.5
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[en-US] | 02/2023 | 5100065071 | LTV 4L/6L | Operator’s Manual
5.5 Before Towing Checklist
Before towing the machine, check the licensing requirements for trailers in
your area. Also, check the following items:
Towing vehicle
• The towing vehicle is rated to tow the load.
• The towing vehicle is in serviceable condition.
• Do any necessary service/maintenance on the towing vehicle.
Machine
• All electrical connections are disconnected from the machine.
• The machine is shut down.
• The tower is completely lowered.
• The outriggers are in the travel position.
• The outrigger bars and jacks are locked in place.
• The tongue jack is in the travel position.
Hitch and coupler
• The towing vehicle and hitch have a rating equal to or greater than the
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the machine. For further informa-
tion, see Machine on page 97.
• The hitch of the towing vehicle and coupler of the trailer are compatible.
• Check the condition of both the coupler and the hitch.
• All fasteners on the coupler are tight.
• The coupler has fresh grease applied to it.
Wheels
• Wheel chocks are available at the work site.
• All lug nuts are in place and are properly torqued.
• Check the tread wear of the tires. Do not tow the machine if the trailer’s
tires have less than 1.5mm (1/16in.) of tread.
• The tires are inflated to the proper pressure.
Trailer preparation
• All doors and access panels are closed and latched.
• The outriggers (if applicable) are retracted.
• Check local regulations regarding hazardous materials placards. If appli-
cable, install the appropriate placards.
Trailer operation
• The trailer jacks are in the travel (horizontal) position.
• The directional and running lights on the trailer function correctly.
• The safety chains of the trailer are connected to the towing vehicle using
a crisscross pattern.
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