Fig. 91 Breakaway cable attachment
1
Breakaway cable
2
Breakaway cable guide (eye)
3
Connection (spring clip)
1.
Unintentional brake application.
If the breakaway cable is too short it can apply the brakes when rounding a curve. This impo‐
ses high wear on the braking system.
➤ Make sure the breakaway cable is long enough.
2. Thread the breakaway cable through the guide welded on the side of the towing bar.
3. Loop the end of the cable round the towing vehicle hitch and secure with the spring clip.
Attach safety chains
Always use safety chains.
Chains hold the towed machine if connections fails.
Fig. 92 Attach safety chains
1
Coupling vehicle
2
Towbar
3
Safety chains, crossed
4
Fixing hook
➤ Attach safety chains to the towing vehicle.
■ Both chains must be crossed under the ball coupling/towing eye.
■ Allow slack for towed machine to turn.
■ Attach chain hooks securely to tow vehicle frame.
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Operator Manual Screw Compressor
M114 SIGMA CONTROL SMART
No.: 901765 05 USE
Option rd/ro/rs
