Broce Broom BB-250 Series, Service, Maintenance & Parts Manual, Page: 10 / 54

TOWING PROCEDURES
1. Before towing this machine check the following:
A. The tires should be inflated to 32 PSI and be in good condition.
B. Any loose items on the machine should be removed or secured.
C. Check to see that all the lug nuts/bolts are tight on the wheels and that the wheels are in good
condition.
2. The Parking Brake must always be set before starting to hook up the machine to a towing vehicle.
The Parking Brake must also be set before starting to unhook the machine from a Towing Vehicle.
3. Flip switch for Hitch on Dash
4. Drive Broom behind Vehicle (Leave about 5’ feet between vehicle and broom)
5. Lower hitch on to ball (Have one person guide you if possible)
6. When hitch is on, Power down with control valve (Where tire is about 6” off ground)
7. Put shaft pin in hole to secure
8. Unlock hubs on the rear wheels of the machine so that it will roll freely without turning the hydraulic
motors.
9. Open 1/4” ball valve on hitch for brakes.
10. Hook up the lights and make sure they are in good working order.
11. Hook up tow chain
12. Reverse procedure for unhooking.
13. Release the Parking Brake. Pull the machine a short distance and make sure the machines brakes
are not dragging. If they are, adjust and/or repair them so that they will work effectively when
needed.
Note:
When the machine is to be unhooked from the towing vehicle, set the Parking Brake and
proceed to unhook the machine in the same manor as it was hooked up, except in reverse
order.
Note:
The speed at which this machine is towed depends on conditions and the personal judgement
of the individual in charge. Broce Manufacturing Co. will not be responsible for neglect or
poor judgement at anytime during machine operation and/or towing of the machine.
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