Ditch Witch RT55 - Manual (Page 74)

RT55 T4i Operator’s Manual
Transport - 73
Haul
CMW
Load
1. Fasten and adjust seat belt.
2. Start tractor. See page 62 for proper start-up procedures.
3. Raise attachments, but keep them low.
4. Move attachments to center position and check that they are not in float.
5. Switch gearbox shift control to low.
6. Release parking brake and verify parking brake indicator is off.
7. Slow engine to low throttle and slowly drive tractor onto trailer.
8. Position tractor on trailer deck for proper weight distribution.
9. Engage parking brake and verify that parking brake indicator is on.
10. Lower attachments to trailer bed and turn tractor off. See page 64 for proper shutdown procedures.
11. Attach chains to tractor and attachments where tiedown decals are located. See page 69.
Crushing weight. If load falls or moves it could kill or crush you. Use
proper procedures and equipment or stay away.
NOTICE:
• Attach trailer to tow vehicle before loading or unloading.
• Load and unload trailer on level ground.
• Put manual transmission into first or reverse gear or automatic transmission into park. Turn off
ignition. Set parking brake.
• Block trailer wheels.
• Incorrect loading can cause trailer swaying.
Rollover possible. If machine rolls over, you could be thrown from seat
and killed or crushed. Wear seat belt.