Transporting Machine on Trailer

NOTE: Trailer capacity must exceed combined machine weight and attachment weight. (See Specifications section in the operator’s manual).

Be sure that trailer has all the necessary lights and signs required by law.

CAUTION: Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine onto a trailer or truck.

  • Park trailer on a level surface.
  • Use of a trailer with sides is recommended.
  • Keep wheels away from drop-offs and edges.
  • Back slowly and in a straight line.
  • Close fuel shutoff valve, if your machine is equipped.

IMPORTANT: If not secured, transporting machine on trailer or truck bed at high speeds can result in hood or engine cover raising and possibly coming off machine.

  • 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.

  1. Park trailer on a level surface.

  2. Raise mower deck, if installed, before driving machine onto trailer.

  3. Drive machine onto heavy-duty trailer. Position machine on trailer so that the hood or engine cover does not raise in wind while being transported.

  4. Lower mower deck completely.

  5. Lock park brake.

  6. Turn off machine and remove key.

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    Fasten front of the 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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    Fasten rear of the 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.


  9. Secure hood to prevent from lifting while driving.

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