7. Lower the hitch-coupler latch to the locked position. Install
the snap-lock pin through the latch to secure the hitch
coupler to the ball-mount hitch.
8. Raise and stow the trailer jack.
For instructions, see Raise the Trailer Jack.
9. Cross the two safety chains below the tongue, and then
attach them to the tow vehicle (one on each side of the
ball-mount hitch).
10. Connect the light-bar cable harness to the tow vehicle.
Make sure the cables are long enough to make turns
without tension, but do not drag on the ground.
11. Check the function of all the lights. Activate each light and
have another person call out to confirm that it functions
correctly.
12. If required, remove chocks or blocks from the machine
wheels.
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Fig. 22 – Ball-mount hitch connection
7.3.2 Disconnect from a Ball-Mount Hitch
Make sure there is enough room and clearance to safely drive
the tow vehicle forward, away from the machine.
1. Stop the tow vehicle in a location where it and the machine
are on level ground. Turn off the engine and apply the
parking brake.
2. Block or chock the machine wheels to prevent movement.
3. Rotate and lower the trailer jack to support the machine.
For instructions, see Lower the Trailer Jack.
4. Disconnect the light-bar cable harness from the tow
vehicle. Stow the cable harness safely on the machine.
5. Remove the two safety chains from the tow vehicle and
stow them safely on the machine.
6. Remove the snap-lock pin from the hitch-coupler latch.
Raise the latch to the upright (unlocked) position.
7. Use the trailer jack to raise the trailer tongue until the hitch
coupler is higher than the ball-mount hitch.
8. Slowly, drive the tow vehicle forward until the ball-mount
hitch is clear of the hitch coupler. Stop the tow vehicle and
apply the parking brake.
9. Use the trailer jack to lower the machine until it is level with
the ground.
10. Lower the hitch-coupler latch to the locked position. Install
the snapper pin through the latch.
7.4 Trailer Jack
Use the trailer jack to support the front of the machine when the
machine is not attached to a tow vehicle.
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Fig. 23 – Hitch coupler
1. Jack stand
2. Snap-lock pin
3. Safety chains
4. Ball-mount hitch coupler
7.4.1 Lower the Trailer Jack
1. Remove the snap-lock pin from the frame and jack stand.
2. Lower the jack stand to the ground.
3. Insert the snap-lock pin through the frame and top hole on
the jack-stand.
7.4.2 Raise the Trailer Jack
1. Attach the machine to a tow vehicle.
For instructions, see Attach to a Tow Vehicle on page 32.
2. Remove the snap-lock pin from the frame and jack stand.
3. Raise the jack stand.
4. Insert the snap-lock pin through the frame and bottom hole
on the jack-stand.
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Trailer Chipper / Shredder
Transport
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