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Safety - Skid & Trailer

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Safety ❑

❑ When mounting the skid assembly on a truck, trailer or other movable

equipment, it is preferred to have the resting points under the skid frame

as close as possible under the frame cross-members. This prevents

undo strain on the frame and engine.

❑ When permanently mounting the skid assembly inside a building or a

closed-in area, proper ventilation for engine cooling and engine exhaust

must be provided.

❑ If an exhaust extension is required to vent gases to the outside, it is

important to construct the exhaust extension to prevent excessive

exhaust back pressure.

WARNING !

EXHAUST GASES CONTAIN CARBON MONOXIDE, WHICH IS AN ODORLESS

AND DEADLY POISON. PROPER EXHAUST VENTILATION MUST BE PRO-

VIDED TO PREVENT THE ACCUMULATION OF EXHAUST GASES.

1.4 TRAILER ASSEMBLY

Towing a trailer requires that a few basic rules are followed. Most accidents

involving towing vehicles and trailers occur with no other vehicle involved.

Also see heading “WARNINGS !” on page 20.

A large percentage of accidents occur due to the following:

1. Failure to securely close the coupler on the hitch, causing the trailer to

separate from the towing vehicle.

2. Trailer or towing vehicle sway caused by improper connecting devices,

improper loading (not maintaining center of gravity), excessive speed, or

carelessness and inexperience.

3. Improperly or poorly maintained equipment.

4. Failure to meet the requirements of properly attached safety chains

between the trailer and the towing vehicle.

5. Safety chains or devices of improper size.

6. Inoperable equipment, such as brakes, emergency break-away brake

switch, and systems on the trailer or towing vehicle.

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