Transporting Machine on Trailer

CAUTION: Avoid Injury! Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck.

Close fuel shut-off valve, if your machine is equipped.

IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! Transporting a machine on a trailer or on a truck bed at high speeds can result in hood or engine cover raising and possibly coming off machine if not secured.

  • Position machine on trailer so hood or engine cover opens from rear of trailer to prevent wind from blowing hood or cover open.
  • Secure hood or engine cover with existing machine locks or latches.
  • Secure hood or engine cover with tie down straps if no locks or latches exist.

NOTE: Use a heavy-duty trailer, with brakes, signs and lights as required by law, to transport your machine.

  1. Drive or back machine onto trailer so hood or engine cover opens from rear of trailer.

  2. Lower any implements to trailer deck.

  3. Lock the park brake.

  4. Stop the engine.

  5. Remove the key.

  6. Close the fuel shut-off valve.

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    A - Front Tie-Down Points

    Secure front of machine at both sides of the axle at points (A) to trailer with heavy-duty straps, chains, or cables. Straps must be directed down and outward from machine.


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    B - Rear Tie-Down Points

    Secure rear of machine at both sides of the axle at points (B) to trailer with heavy-duty straps, chains, or cables. Straps must be directed down and outward from machine.


  9. Secure hood to prevent from lifting while driving.

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