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Do not drive close to creeks, ditches and public highways.
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Watch out for traffic when crossing near roadways.
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Use care when loading or unloading the vehicle into a trailer
or truck.
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The attachment can obstruct the view to the rear. Use extra
care when operating in reverse.
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When reversing, carefully back-up straight to avoid
jackknifing. Do not allow towing vehicle wheels to contact
attachment draw bar. Damage could result.
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Stop on level ground, disengage drives, set the parking
brake, and shut off engine before leaving the operator's
position for any reason including emptying the attachment.
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Use this attachment for intended purpose only.
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This attachment is intended for use in lawn care and home
applications. Do not tow behind a vehicle on a highway or in
any high speed applications.
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Do not tow at speeds higher than the maximum
recommended towing speed.
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Do not tow this product behind a motor vehicle such as a
car or truck.
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Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose fitting
clothing that can get caught in moving parts.
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Keep your eyes and mind on your towing vehicle, attachment
and area being covered. Do not let other interests distract
you.
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Stay alert for holes and other hidden hazards in the terrain
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Keep the towing vehicle and attachment in good operating
condition and keep safety devices in place.
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The towing vehicle and attachment should be stopped and
inspected for damage after striking a foreign object. Any
damage should be repaired before restarting and operating
the equipment.
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Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix
damaged parts immediately. Replace worn or broken parts.
Replace all worn or damaged safety and instruction decals.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight.
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Do not modify the attachment or safety devices. Unauthorized
modifications to the towing vehicle or attachment may
impair its function, safety and void the warranty.
TOWING VEHICLE AND TOWING SAFELY
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Know your towing vehicle controls and how to stop safely.
READ YOUR TOWING VEHICLE OWNER'S MANUAL
before operating.
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Check the towing vehicle brake action before you operate.
Adjust or service brakes as necessary.
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Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of
towed load. Travel slowly and allow extra time and distance
to stop.
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Use only approved hitches. Tow this attachment only with a
towing vehicle that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not
connect this attachment except at the approved hitch point.
English Manual
INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY
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Follow the tow vehicle manufacture's recommendations for
weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.
Use counterweights or wheel weights as described in the
towing vehicle operator's manual.
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Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
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Do not allow children to operate the towing vehicle.
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Do not allow adults to operate the towing vehicle without
proper instruction or without having read the owner's
manual.
PROTECT THOSE AROUND YOU
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Before you operate any feature of this attachment or towing
vehicle, observe your surroundings and look for bystanders.
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Keep children, bystanders and pets at a safe distance away
while operating this or any attachment.
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Use care when reversing. Before you back up, look carefully
behind for bystanders.
KEEP RIDERS OFF TOWED ATTACHMENT AND
TOWING VEHICLE
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Do not carry passengers.
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Do not let anyone, especially children, ride in/on this
attachment, the towing vehicle or hitch bracket.
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Riders are subject to injury such as being struck by foreign
object and/or being thrown off during sudden starts, stops
and turns.
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Riders may also obstruct the operator's view resulting in
this attachment being operated in an unsafe manner.
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