Ditch Witch RT100 - Manual (Page 78)

RT100 Powershift Operator’s Manual
Transport - 77
Haul
CMW
Load
1. Fasten and adjust seat belt.
2. Tilt steering column down.
3. Start tractor. See page 68 for proper start-up procedures.
4. Raise attachments, but keep them low.
5. Release parking brake and verify that parking brake indicator is off.
6. Move dig/drive control to dig position.
7. With F-N-R lever in neutral, twist to 1 (low).
8. Release service brake.
9. Slow engine to low throttle and slowly drive tractor onto trailer.
10. Position tractor on trailer deck for proper weight distribution.
11. Engage parking brake and verify that parking brake indicator is on.
12. Lower attachments to trailer bed and turn tractor off. See page 72 for proper shutdown procedures.
13. Attach chains to tractor and attachments where tiedown decals are located. See page 75.
Crushing weight. If load falls or moves it could kill or crush you. Use
proper procedures and equipment or stay away.
To help avoid injury:
• 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.
Rollover possible. If machine rolls over, you could be thrown from seat
and killed or crushed. Wear seat belt.