Operating Instructions
WP1624
Firewood Processor
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Fig. 77 – Attaching to a Tow Vehicle
1. Hitch Coupler
2. Trailer Light Harness
3. Coupler Latch
4. Safety Chains Crossed under Trailer Tongue
5. Trailer Breakaway System Cable
10. Reverse procedure when unhooking. Make sure there is
enough space behind the machine to safely back up into
position. Refer to Machine Set-Up on page 26.
7.11.2 Transporting on a Roadway
1. Make sure that the machine is securely attached to the tow
unit with a retainer through the hitch latch.
2. Check that all components of the wood processor are
secure for travel.
3. Check the function of all lights and electric brakes.
4. Do not allow riders. If the wood processor is equipped with
an operator seat, fold it up out of the way.
5. Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). Slow down when
cornering or encountering rough road conditions.
7.11.3 Trailer Breakaway System
The Trailer Breakaway System is designed to bring the wood
processor trailer to a safe stop by activating the electric brakes
should the trailer be accidentally disconnected from the tow
vehicle while driving.
The switch is wired to the wood processor battery. It contains a
pin attached to a wire cable connected to the tow vehicle. In the
event the trailer becomes disconnected, the pin is pulled out of
the switch applying the brakes and stopping the trailer.
For the system to function properly, the electric brakes on the
wood processor trailer must be operational, the processor
12-volt battery must be charged, and the switch cable must be
attached to the tow vehicle.
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Fig. 78 – Trailer Breakaway Switch
1. Trailer breakaway switch on processor frame
2. Wires connecting switch to wood processor battery
3. Wire cable connecting switch pin to tow vehicle
WARNING!
Never use the Trailer Breakaway Switch as a
parking brake. The switch is there to safely stop
the trailer in the event it becomes accidentally
disconnected from the tow vehicle.
Using it as a parking brake when un-hooked
drains the machine’s battery and would then
cause it to be ine ective in an emergency. Once
the battery charge depletes, the brakes release
and the trailer could move unexpectedly.
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7.11.4 Breakaway Cable, Attaching
• Connect the breakaway wire cable to the tow vehicle so it
is independent of safety chains and wire harness. There
should be a clear path for the cable from the switch to the
tow vehicle. The cable must be able to pull the pin directly
out of the switch in an emergency.
• Make sure the pin is installed in the switch.
• Never loop the cable through the safety chains or over the
trailer tongue.
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