7. Transport
IMPORTANT! Equipment that is transported on a public
roadway must comply with the local laws that govern the
safety and transport of machinery.
Before taking the machine on a public roadway, make sure it
has the required lighting, reflectors, and markings, and that
they are in good, working condition.
For specific requirements, contact your local transportation
authority.
7.1 Transport Safety
• Make sure that the machine is securely attached to the tow
vehicle with a retainer through the hitch.
• Always attach the safety chains between the machine and
the tow vehicle.
• Never allow riders on the machine.
• Do not exceed a safe travel speed. Slow down for rough
terrain and cornering.
• Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.
• Do not transport or move the machine with the engine
running.
• Inspect the wheel rims for dents or damage and tighten the
wheel lug nuts to the specified torque.
For more information, see Wheel Lug Nut Torque on page
66.
• Inspect the tires for cuts or damage.
• Make sure the tires are filled to the specified pressure. For
correct tire pressure, see the tire sidewall.
• Make sure the tow vehicle is fitted with the correct size ball-
mount hitch (2 inches).
• Secure all the machine guards, shields, and covers.
• Make sure that the fuel tank, oil tank, and hydraulic
reservoir caps are installed and secure (to prevent spills
during transport).
• Remove all debris from the machine.
• After the machine is prepared for transport, complete a
circle check to make sure everything is safe, secure, and
functions correctly.
7.2 Prepare the Machine for
Transport
1. Turn off the chain saw and remove it from the holder.
2. If required, remove the winch rope and strap from the log.
3. Wind the winch rope into the winch.
4. Pull the splitter cylinder extend control lever up to retract
the push block.
5. Move the hydraulic controls to neutral.
6. Stop the machine.
For instructions, see Stop the Machine on page 32.
7. Actuate each hydraulic control to relieve the pressure.
8. Remove all material from the lead-in chute, log-loader
chute, splitting cradle, and splitter chute.
9. Fold up the splitter chute.
For instructions, see Fold Up the Splitter Chute on page
51.
10. Fold up the lead-in and log-loader chutes.
For instructions, see Fold Up the Lead-In and Log-Loader
Chutes on page 51.
11. Remove all loose tools and debris from the machine.
12. Attach the machine to a tow vehicle.
For instructions, see Attach to a Tow Vehicle on page 52.
WP845 / WP875
Trailer Firewood Processor
Transport
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