Multiquip WRS5200DFPU (KUBOTA WG972-GL-E3 DUAL FUEL) - Manual (Page 13)

wrs5200dfpu hYdrauLIC roLLer sCreed • operatIon manuaL — rev. #0 (08/18/14) — page 13
safety information
„ Use adequate lifting cable (wire or rope) of suffi cient
strength.
„ do not lift machine to unnecessary heights.
„ ALWAYS tie down equipment during transport by
securing the equipment with rope.
towIng safetY
CautIon
„ Check with your local county or state safety
towing regulations, in addition to meeting
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Safety Towing Regulations, before towing
your screed.
„ In order to reduce the possibility of an accident while
transporting the screed on public roads, ALWAYS make
sure the trailer that supports the screed 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 infl ated 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 off-road towing is not to
exceed 15 MPH or less depending on type of terrain.
„ Avoid sudden stops and starts. This can cause skidding,
or jack-knifi ng. Smooth, gradual starts and stops will
improve towing.
„ Avoid sharp turns to prevent rolling.
„ Trailer should be adjusted to a level position at all times
when towing.
„ Raise and lock trailer wheel stand in up position when
towing.
„ Place chock blocks underneath wheel to prevent rolling
while parked.
„ Place support blocks underneath the trailer’s bumper to
prevent tipping while parked.
„ Use the trailer’s swivel jack to adjust the trailer height to
a level position while parked.