VI. TRANSPORTING

LOADING:

Trailering

When moving the detasseler onto a trailer, follow t hese steps completely:

1. Pull the trailer to flat ground. Apply the pulling vehicle’s parking brake and turn off the engine Use tire chocks to keep the trailer from moving.

2. Fold in the detasseler’s outriggers and lock them to the detasseler.

3. Lower the trailer ramps and set the ramp spacin g for the detasseler’s tread setting.

4. Get someone to help guide you onto the trailer. Keep everyone at a safe distance from the detasseler.

5. Allow enough room between the detasseler and the pulling vehicle for turning.

6. Secure the detasseler to the trailer. See the t railer’s owner and operator manual for instructions.

7. Cover or remove the SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) e mblem when traveling over 25 miles per hour.

NOTE:

The loaded height and width of the trailer must conform to the law of the state in which it is being used.

UNLOADING:

Stopping the detasseler on the trailer loading ramps may result in detasseler tip-over.

When moving the detasseler off of a trailer, follow these steps completely:

1. Pull the trailer to flat ground. Apply the pulling vehicle’s parking brake and turn off the engine. Use tire chocks to keep the trailer from moving.

2. Lower the trailer ramps and set ramp spacing fo r the detasseler’s tread setting.

3. Release securing restraints carefully.

4. Get someone to help guide off the trailer. Keep everyone a safe distance from the detasseler.

5. Uncover or replace the SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle ) emblem.