Ditch Witch RT80 - Manual (Page 88)

RT80Q Operator’s Manual
Transport - 87
Haul
CMW
Load
1. Fasten and adjust seat belt.
2. Start tractor. See page 74 for proper start-up procedures.
3. Raise attachments, but keep them low and centered. Check that they are not in float.
4. Release parking brake and verify that parking brake indicator is off.
5. Move ground drive switch to low.
6. Slow engine to low throttle and slowly drive tractor onto trailer.
7. Position tractor on trailer deck for proper weight distribution.
8. Engage parking brake and verify that parking brake indicator is on.
9. Lower attachments to trailer bed and turn tractor off. See page 78 for proper shutdown procedures.
10. Attach chains to tractor and attachments where tiedown decals are located. See page 83.
Crushing weight could cause death or serious injury. 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.
• Block trailer wheels.
Rollover possible. If machine rolls over, you could be thrown from seat
and killed or crushed. Wear seat belt.