E 2200, E 3000ES Lifting and Transporting
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3.3 Before Towing Checklist
Before towing the machine, check the licensing requirements for trailers in your
area. Also check the following items:
Hitch and coupler
Check that the towing vehicle and hitch have a rating equal to or greater than
the GVWR of the machine. See Technical Data.
Check that the hitch of the towing vehicle and coupler of the trailer are
compatible.
Check the condition of both the coupler and hitch.
Check that all fasteners on the coupler are secure.
Check that the coupler has fresh grease applied to it.
Wheels
Check that all lug nuts are in place and are properly torqued.
Check the tread wear of the tires.
Check that the tires are inflated to the proper pressure.
Trailer operation
Check that the directional and running lights on the trailer function correctly.
Check that the safety chains of the trailer are connected to the towing vehicle
using a crisscross pattern.
Check that the trailer’s breakaway cable is attached to the towing vehicle.
Check the operation of the trailer brakes by braking the towing vehicle at a slow
speed. Both the vehicle and the trailer must brake smoothly. If the trailer
pushes, check the fluid level in the surge brakes or the operation of the electric
brakes.
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