Ditch Witch RT120 Q - Manual (Page 90)

RT120Q Operator’s Manual
Transport - 89
Haul
CMW
Load
1. Fasten and adjust seat belt.
2. Tilt steering column down.
3. Start tractor. See page 76 for proper start-up procedures.
4. Raise attachments, but keep them low and centered. Check that they are not in float.
5. Release parking brake and verify that parking brake indicator is off.
6. Move ground drive switch to low.
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 80 for proper shutdown procedures.
11. Attach chains to tractor and attachments where tiedown decals are located. See page 85.
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.
• Block trailer wheels.
• Put ground drive control into neutral. Turn off ignition. Set parking brake.
Rollover possible. If machine rolls over, you could be thrown from seat
and killed or crushed. Wear seat belt.