Snorkel TL34-sn00001+ - Manual (Page 14)

1. Before towing, check the capacity of the vehicle being used. The standard
machine weighs 1300 kg (manual outriggers). (Machine weight may be greater if
optional extras are fitted)
2. Ensure that the road tyres and brakes are in good, serviceable condition.
3. Ensure that booms are fully lowered.
4. Ensure that all outriggers are fully raised and both spring locking pins on each
5. Use the jockey wheel to raise or lower the tow bar coupling to position the
machine above the ball hitch on the towing vehicle.
6. Apply the handbrake.
7. Lower the tow bar coupling down onto the ball hitch using the jockey wheel
(ensure correct engagement onto ball).
8. Connect the breakaway cable and lighting plug to the towing vehicle and raise the
jockey wheel to its stowed position
9. Check to ensure that the trailer lights function when the towing vehicle lights are
switched on.
10. Check the stabilisers are in the stowed position.
11. Release handbrake.
12. The trailer is now ready for towing.
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outrigger are fully located in.
Fig 1
The TL34 is designed to be towed from one site location to another behind saloon cars
and light commercial vehicles (see vehicle manufacturers specification for suitability) at
speeds up to 50mph (80km/h) where permitted paying regard to your relevant national
traffic regulations. Because the trailer is fitted with auto-reverse brakes, always check
the wheels when parking with the tow hitch facing up a slope.