Ditch Witch 410SX - Manual (Page 51)

Transport - 50
410sx Operator’s Manual
Haul
CMW
Haul
Load
1. Start engine. See page 44 for proper start-up procedures.
2. Raise trencher boom, but keep it low.
3. Fully raise or remove plow blade and ensure that plow swing lock is engaged.
4. Release parking brake.
5. Slowly drive tractor onto trailer.
6. Position tractor on trailer deck for proper weight distribution.
7. Engage parking brake.
8. Lower attachments to trailer bed and turn tractor off. See page 45 for proper shutdown procedures.
9. Engage frame lock.
10. Attach chains to tractor and attachments where tie-down decals are located. See page 51.
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:
• Load unit with engine in low idle and boom as low as possible.
• Load trailer on level ground.
• Load trailer correctly to avoid trailer swaying.
• Attach trailer to vehicle before loading or unloading.
• If loading onto a tilt-bed trailer, ensure that tilt latch is secured in the correct position.
• Ten to fifteen percent of total vehicle weight (equipment plus trailer) must be on tongue to help
prevent trailer sway.