Transport Machine on Trailer

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

Close fuel shutoff valve, if the machine is equipped.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Transporting a machine on a trailer at high speeds can result in hood raising and possibly coming off the machine. Ensure that the hood is secured before transporting.

• 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 with existing machine locks or latches.
• If no locks or latches exist, secure hood with tie-down straps.

NOTE: Use a heavy-duty trailer to transport the machine.

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

2. Lower any implements to the trailer deck.

3. Lock the park brake.

4. Stop the engine.

5. Remove the key.

6. Close the fuel shutoff valve.

7. Remove or cover up the slow moving vehicle (SMV) sign.

8. Fasten machine to trailer with heavy-duty straps, chains, or cables. Both front and rear straps must be directed down and outward from machine. Trailer must have signs and lights as required by law.