TOWING
Trailer Safety
Avoid sudden starts and stops while towing. The additional weight of
the trailer or attachment could cause loss of control resulting in an
accident.
Never allow anyone to ride in the trailer.
Failure to use the proper type of trailer hitch could cause the tractor to
overturn resulting in severe personal injury.
The weight of a trail& increases stopping distances; use extra care,
especially when operating on a slope.
To avoid loss of control, use extra care when towing a trailer on a wet
or rough surface.
This tractor is intended for use on relatively flat terrain.
Towing a trailer on slopes exceeding 1 O” (17% grade) could cause the
tractor and/or the trailer to tip over.
Use rear wheel weights when towing a trailer on grades. Failure to use
wheel weights could reduce braking power.
Reduce speed when towing on slopes. Use the MOWING speed range
only.
Avoid sharp turns when towing a trailer on a slope. If the trailer’s load is
unbalanced, the trailer and/or tractor may overturn.
Optional Trailer Hitch
An optional draw bar hitch is available from your authorized Honda lawn
tractor dealer. This hitch is specifically designed for your lawn tractor. Us-
ing a ball-type hitch or attaching a trailer directly to the tractor’s hitch plate
could damage the tractor or make it unstable.
OPTIONAL TRAILER HITCH
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