Towing – DR Power Hydraulic 22-Ton User Manual

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Towing

1. Pull the latch assembly on the tow hitch assembly up

and into the open position. Position the hitch coupler
of the WOOD SPLITTER over and onto the tow
vehicle’s tow ball (must be a 2" tow ball) (Figure 47).
In some cases, the hitch coupler may not totally
engage with the tow ball without raising the front leg
weldment (see step 3).

2. Close the latch assembly on the tow hitch assembly to

lock the tow hitch assembly onto the tow ball (Figure
48). Attach the towing safety chains to the tow vehicle
ensuring there is enough slack for turning.

3. Raise the front leg to the towing position by pulling

the spring pin (Figure 49). If not already secure, make
sure the hitch coupler is properly and securely
attached to the tow ball.

Figure 49

Front Leg

Spring Pin

Figure 48

Tow
Hitch
Assembly

Latch
Assembly

Safety
Chains

Figure 47

Tow
Hitch
Assembly

2" Tow Ball

Latch
Assembly

MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT — 35 MPH
YOUR WOOD SPLITTER IS BUILT ON A SOLID, UNSUSPENDED AXLE. TO PREVENT DAMAGE OR
POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN TOWING AND DO NOT
EXCEED A VEHICLE SPEED OF 35 MPH, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING ON A BUMPY ROAD. TIRE
PRESSURE SHOULD BE 40PSI.