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PAGE 10 — MAYCO LS600P CONCRETE PUMP • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (09/09/19)
SAFETY INFORMATION
TRANSPORTING SAFETY
CAUTION
NEVER
allow any person or animal to stand underneath
the equipment while lifting.
NOTICE
Before lifting, make sure that the equipment parts are not
damaged and screws are not loose or missing.
ALWAYS
make sure forklift forks are inserted into pockets
(if applicable) as far as possible when lifting the pump.
ALWAYS
shut down engine before transporting.
NEVER
lift the equipment while the engine is running.
Tighten fuel tank cap securely to prevent fuel from
spilling.
Use one-point suspension hook and lift straight upwards.
DO NOT
lift machine to unnecessary heights.
ALWAYS
tie down equipment during transport by
securing the equipment with straps, rope or chains.
TOWING SAFETY
CAUTION
Check with your local county or state safety
towing regulations, in addition to meeting
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Safety Towing Regulations
,
before towing
your pump.
In order to reduce the possibility of an accident while
transporting the pump on public roads,
ALWAYS
make
sure the trailer that supports the pump and the towing
vehicle are mechanically sound and in good operating
condition.
ALWAYS
shut down engine before towing.
Make sure the hitch and coupling of the towing vehicle
are rated equal to or greater than the trailer gross vehicle
weight rating.
ALWAYS
inspect the hitch and coupling for wear.
NEVER
tow a trailer with defective hitches, couplings, chains, etc.
Check the tire air pressure on both towing vehicle and
trailer.
Trailer tires should be infl ated to 80 psi cold
.
Also check the tire tread wear on both vehicles.
ALWAYS
make sure the trailer is equipped with a
safety
chain.
ALWAYS
properly
attach trailer’s safety chains to towing
vehicle.
ALWAYS
make sure the vehicle and trailer directional,
backup, brake and trailer lights are connected and
working properly.
DOT requirements include the following:
• Connect and test electric brake operation.
• Secure portable power cables in cable tray with tie
wraps.
The maximum speed for highway towing is
55 MPH
unless
posted otherwise. Recommended off-road towing is not
to exceed
15 MPH
or less depending on type of terrain.
Avoid sudden stops and starts. This can cause skidding
or jack-knifi ng. Smooth, gradual starts and stops will
improve towing.
Avoid sharp turns to prevent rolling.
Trailer should be adjusted to a level position at all times
when towing.
Raise and lock trailer wheel stand in up position when
towing.
Place
chock blocks
underneath wheels to prevent
rolling
while parked.
Place
support blocks
underneath the trailer’s bumper
to prevent
tipping
while parked.
Use the trailer’s swivel jack to adjust the trailer height to
a level position while parked.
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