Echo 73125 Owners Manual v.2 - Manual (Page 7)

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Safety Instructions-Cont.
• Rotate the discharge tube to face the opposite direction of the towing
vehicle before towing. This prevents the discharge tube from projecting
over the trailer wheels and striking foreign objects.
Safety Rules for Towing
• Connect hitch safety chains. Tighten and secure trailer hitch bolts. Do not
attempt to tow the trailer if vehicle is not equipped with a 2” ball.
• Maximum towing speed is 55 MPH. Inflate tires to manufacturers specs. as
stated on the tire sidewall. Check wheel lug bolts periodically to ensure
they are tight and secure.
• Make sure the jack stand on trailer is in the UP position to clear the ground
during towing. Place the jack stand on a level surface and secure it in the
DOWN position before use.
• Never allow passengers to ride on the machine while the vehicle is
moving, whether it is running or not.
• Shut off fuel supply to engine when towing.
• Disconnect spark plug wire when towing.
Maintenance and Storage
See engine owners
manual or contact the
engine manufacturer
for engine safety
instructions and
decals.
• Shut off machine and disconnect the spark plug wire when this
equipment is stopped for service, inspection, storage, or to change
an accessory. Disconnect battery.
• Replace any missing or unreadable safety decals. Refer to the parts
manual for part numbers when ordering safety decals from an area
Bear Cat dealer.
• Store the machine out of reach of children and where fuel vapors
will not reach an open flame or spark.
• Drain the fuel and dispose of it in a safe manner for storage periods of
three months or more.
• Cool machine before storing.