TRANSpORTING SAFETY
CAUTION
NEVER allow any person or animal to stand underneath the equipment while
lifting.
NOTICE
The easiest way to lift the trowel is to utilize the lift loops that are welded to the frame.These lift loops are located to the left and right sides of the operator’s seat.
A strap or chain can be attached to these lift loops, allowing a forklift or crane to lift the trowel up onto and off of a slab of concrete. The strap or chain should have a minimum of 2,000 pounds (1,000 kg) lifting capacity and the lifting gear must be capable of lifting at least this amount.
NEVER transport trowel with float pans attached unless safety catches are used and are specifically cleared for such transport by the manufacturer.
NEVER hoist the trowel more than three feet off the ground with float pans attached.
Before lifting, make sure that the lift loops are not damaged.
Always make sure crane or lifting device has been properly secured to the lift loops of the equipment.
ALWAYS shutdown engine before transporting.
NEVER lift the equipment while the engine is running.
Tighten fuel tank cap securely and close fuel cock to prevent fuel from spilling.
Use adequate lifting cable (wire or rope) of sufficient strength.
DO NOT lift machine to unnecessary heights.
ALWAYS tie down equipment during transport by securing the equipment with rope.
SAFETY INFORMATION
TOWING SAFETY
CAUTION
Check with your local county or state safety towing regulations, in addition to meeting
Department of Transportation (DOT) SafetyTowing Regulations, before towing your trowel.
In order to reduce the possibility of an accident while transporting the trowel on public roads, ALWAYS make sure the trailer that supports the trowel and the towing vehicle are mechanically sound and in good operating condition.
ALWAYS shutdown engine before transporting
Make sure the hitch and coupling of the towing vehicle are rated equal to, or greater than the trailer “gross vehicle weight rating.”
ALWAYS inspect the hitch and coupling for wear. NEVER tow a trailer with defective hitches, couplings, chains, etc.
Check the tire air pressure on both towing vehicle and trailer. Trailer tires should be inflated to 50 psi cold. Also check the tire tread wear on both vehicles.
ALWAYS make sure the trailer is equipped with a safety chain.
ALWAYS properly attach trailer’s safety chains to towing vehicle.
ALWAYS make sure the vehicle and trailer directional, backup, brake and trailer lights are connected and working properly.
DOT Requirements include the following:
•Connect and test electric brake operation.
•Secure portable power cables in cable tray with tie wraps.
The maximum speed for highway towing is 55 MPH unless posted otherwise. Recommended
Avoid sudden stops and starts.This can cause skidding, or
Avoid sharp turns to prevent rolling.
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