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the ramp extends up the slope. This will minimize the ramp
angle. The trailer or truck should be as level as possible.
Important: Do not attempt to turn the unit while on
the ramp; you may lose control and drive off the side, or
the tracks may come off.
Avoid sudden acceleration when driving up a ramp and
sudden deceleration when backing down a ramp. Both
maneuvers can cause the unit to tip backward.
WARNING
Loading a unit onto a trailer or truck increases the
possibility of backward tip-over and could cause
serious injury or death.
• Use extreme caution when operating a unit on
a ramp.
• Use only a single, full width ramp; Do not use
individual ramps for each side of the unit.
• If individual ramps must be used, use enough
ramps to create an unbroken ramp surface wider
than the unit.
• Do not exceed a 15 degree angle between ramp
and ground or between ramp and trailer or truck.
• Avoid sudden acceleration while driving unit up
a ramp to avoid tipping backward.
• Avoid sudden deceleration while backing unit
down a ramp to avoid tipping backward.
1. Trailer
2. Full width ramp
Transporting the Machine
Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine.
Always transport (trailer) the machine facing forward.
Figure 53
3. Not greater than
15 degrees
4. Full width ramp—side view
Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary lighting and
marking as required by law. Please carefully read all the safety
instructions. Knowing this information could help you or
bystanders avoid injury.
To transport the machine:
•
Ensure that your vehicle, hitch, safety chains, and trailer
are adequate for the load you are pulling and that they
meet all local traffic regulations for your area.
•
Lock the brake and block the tracks/tires.
•
Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with
straps, chains, cable, or ropes as required by local traffic
regulations in your area (Figure 54).
1. Front tie-downs
Operating Front Attachments
with the Polar Trac Kit Installed
Changing the Attachment Orientation
Use the attachment control pedals (Figure 55) to control the
physical orientation of the attachment. Use the left pedal to
raise and lower the attachment. Use the right pedal to swing
the attachment to the right or left.
Note: The right pedal is not used on all attachments. Also,
on snowthrowers, only the chute swings right and left.
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Figure 54
2. Rear tie-down (left side
shown)
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