JLG T500J Operator Manual - Manual (Page 33)

SECTION 3 - TOWING
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SECTION 3. TOWING
3.1 GENERAL TOWING INFORMATION
DO NOT MOVE THE TRAILER UNTIL THE TRAILER IS PROPERLY HITCHED TO THE TOW
VEHICLE AND THE TRAILER JACK IS FULLY RETRACTED.
3.2 COUPLER
The trailer is equipped with a ball hitch coupler that is suitable for
the size and weight of the trailer. The load rating of the coupler
and the necessary ball size are listed on the trailer tongue. Do not
change the coupler to a smaller size.
3.3 TOW VEHICLE AND HITCH INFORMATION
IF THE VEHICLE OR HITCH IS NOT PROPERLY SELECTED AND MATCHED TO THE GROSS
VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) OF YOUR TRAILER, YOU CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT
THAT COULD LEAD TO DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Towing Hitch
The towing hitch attached to your tow vehicle must have a
capacity equal to or greater than the load rating of the trailer you
intend to tow. The hitch capacity must also be matched to the
tow vehicle capacity.
3.4 COUPLING AND UNCOUPLING THE TRAILER
THE TRAILER MUST BE PROPERLY AND SECURELY COUPLED TO THE HITCH OF THE
TOW VEHICLE. UNCOUPLING OF THE TRAILER DURING TRANSPORT COULD RESULT IN
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Before Coupling the Trailer to Tow Vehicle
1. Wipe the hitch ball clean and inspect it visually and by feel
for flat spots, cracks and pits.
2. Ensure boom is stowed with platform over hitch. Secure the
boom with the transport latch.
3. Push in the Emergency Stop at Platform Controls.
4. Push in the Emergency Stop at Ground Controls. Position
Platform/Ground Select switch to center OFF.
5. Remove loose items from the platform.