Transporting Machine


Towing the Machine

Avoid damage! Never tow the vehicle above 40 km/h (25 mph); towing a vehicle at speeds above 40 km/h (25 mph) results in transmission damage.

To avoid damage, haul the vehicle in an enclosed trailer. If an open trailer must be used, haul on a heavy-duty trailer or on a full-size truck. Be cautious and travel at reduced speeds.

Optional accessories, such as a windshield, should be removed to avoid sudden unintentional separation from the vehicle.

Never use a car type dolly with the front wheels on the dolly.

  1. Check to be sure that the ignition key switch is in the STOP position.

  2. Make sure that the 2WD/4WD switch is in the 2WD position.

  3. Unlock the park brake and move the transaxle shift lever to the neutral (N) position for towing.


Machine Tie-Down Locations

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  • Fasten the front of the machine through tie-down points (A) on the front of the machine to trailer with a heavy-duty strap, chain, or cable. Strap must be directed down and outward from machine.

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  • Fasten the rear of the machine through tie-down points (B) on the rear of the machine to trailer with a heavy-duty strap, chain, or cable. Strap must be directed down and outward from machine.

Hauling the Machine

Space limitations can vary from one truck manufacturer to another. Short bed trucks do not have the necessary length requirement to accommodate the machine.

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  1. Back machine onto the trailer or truck.

  2. Leave transaxle shift lever in forward or reverse gear.

  3. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

  4. Fasten machine to trailer or truck with straps, chains, or cables.

  5. Equip the trailer or truck with all the necessary lights and signs required by local, state, provincial, or federal laws.

  6. Remove or secure optional attachments, if equipped.

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