2013 Polaris BRUTUS Owners Manual - Page 28

2013 Polaris BRUTUS Manual

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TRANSPORTING THE ATTACHMENT ON A TRAILER Loading and Fastening WARNING! AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Adequately designed ramps of sufficient strength are needed to support the weight of the machine when loading onto a transport vehicle. Wood ramps can break and cause personal injury. Be sure the transport and towing vehicles are of adequate size and capacity for weight of machine and attachment combination. (See utility vehicle and attachment Owner's Manuals for specifications.) Loading The rear of the trailer must be blocked or supported when loading and unloading to prevent the front of the trailer from raising. • Load the heaviest end of the machine and attachment combination first. • Lower the attachment to the floor. • Stop the engine. • Exit the utility vehicle. See page 16. Fastening Install the chains at the front and rear tie down positions on the BRUTUS. See BRUTUS owner's manual for procedure. • Install chains on the attachment (if needed). • Fasten each end of the chain to the transport vehicle and secure with chain binders. Tip: Use chain binders to prevent the attachment and machine from moving during transport. 27

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TRANSPORTING THE ATTACHMENT ON A TRAILER
Loading and Fastening
WARNING!
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
Adequately designed ramps of sufficient strength are needed to support
the weight of the machine when loading onto a transport vehicle. Wood
ramps can break and cause personal injury.
Be sure the transport and towing vehicles are of adequate size and
capacity for weight of machine and attachment combination. (See
utility vehicle and attachment Owner’s Manuals for specifica-
tions.)
Loading
The rear of the trailer must be blocked or supported when loading
and unloading to prevent the front of the trailer from raising.
Load the heaviest end of the machine and attachment combina-
tion first.
Lower the attachment to the floor.
Stop the engine.
Exit the utility vehicle. See page 16.
Fastening
Install the chains at the front and rear tie down positions on the BRUTUS. See BRUTUS owner’s manual for procedure.
Install chains on the attachment (if needed).
Fasten each end of the chain to the transport vehicle and secure with chain binders.
Tip:
Use chain binders to prevent the attachment and machine from moving during transport.