Multiquip EHTX44Y5 - Manual (Page 12)

page 12 — eHTx44y RIDe-ON TROWeL • OpeRaTION maNuaL — Rev. #0 (01/16/13)
SafetY infOrMatiOn
TRaNSpORTINg SaFeTy
CauTION
„ NeveR allow any person or animal to
stand underneath the equipment while
lifting.
„ Ride-on trowels are very heavy and
awkward to move around. Use proper
heavy lifting procedures and DO NOT
attempt to lift the trowel by the guard rings.
„ NeveR lift trowel with the operator on the machine.
NOTICE
„ The easiest way to lift the trowel is to utilize the lift loops
that are welded to the frame. These lift loops are located
to the left and right sides of the operator’s seat.
A strap/chain can be attached to these lift loops, allowing
a forklift or crane to lift the trowel up onto and off of a slab
of concrete. The strap or chain should have a minimum
of 2,000 pounds (1,000 kg) lifting capacity and the lifting
gear must be capable of lifting at least this amount.
„ NeveR transport trowel with fl oat pans attached unless
safety catches are used and are specifi cally cleared for
such transport by the manufacturer.
„ NeveR hoist the trowel more than three feet off the
ground with fl oat pans attached.
„ Before lifting, make sure that the lift loops are not
damaged.
„ Always make sure crane or lifting device has been
properly secured to the lift loops of the equipment.
„ aLWayS shutdown engine before transporting.
„ NeveR lift the equipment while the engine is running.
„ Tighten fuel tank cap securely and close fuel cock to
prevent fuel from spilling.
„ 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 straps. Inspect straps to
make sure they are not frayed or damaged.
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 trowel.
„ In order to reduce the possibility of an accident while
transporting the trowel on public roads, aLWayS make
sure the trailer that supports the trowel 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. Manufacturer recommends that trailer tires 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.