PAGE 16 — MC94SK/PK CONCRETE MIXER • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (06/22/22)
TOWING GUIDELINES
TOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To reduce the possibility of an accident while
transporting the mixer on public roads, always make
sure that the mixer towing components and the towing
vehicle are in good operating condition and both units
are mechanically sound.
The following list of suggestions should be used when
towing the mixer:
Make sure that the hitch and coupling of the towing
vehicle are rated equal to, or greater than the trailer
"gross vehicle weight rating" (GVWR).
ALWAYS
inspect the hitch and coupling for wear.
NEVER
tow the mixer with defective hitches, couplings, chains
etc.
CHECK
the tire air pressure on both the towing vehicle
and the trailer. Also check the tire tread wear on both
vehicles.
ALWAYS
make sure the mixer is equipped with a
"Safety
Chain."
ALWAYS
attach trailer's safety chain to the frame of
towing vehicle.
ALWAYS
make sure that the towing vehicle's directional,
backup, and brake lights are working properly.
Remember in most cases the maximum speed unless
otherwise posted for highway towing is
55 MPH,
however
before towing your mixer, check your local state, and
county vehicle towing requirements. Recommended off-
road towing is not to exceed
15 MPH
or less depending
on type of terrain.
Place
chocked blocks
underneath wheels to prevent
rolling
, while parked, if disconnected from towing
vehicle.
Inflate tires to correct pressure, inspect tires for cuts, and
excessive wear. See Table 8 (Tire Wear Troubleshooting).
When towing of the mixer is required, place the drum in
the up position (mouth facing upwards).
CAUTION
Check with your county or state safety towing
regulations department before towing your
mixer.
ALWAYS
make sure that the fuel valve lever is in the
OFF
position (gasoline models only).
Check wheel mounting lug nuts with a torque wrench.
Torque wheel lug nuts as described in the maintenance
section of this manual.
Check tightness of U-clamp nuts, torque suspension
hardware as referenced in the maintenance section of
this manual.
Avoid sudden stops and starts. This can cause skidding,
or jackknifing. Smooth, gradual starts and stops will
improve gas milage.
Avoid sharp turns to prevent rolling.
TOW BAR TO VEHICLE (COUPLER ONLY)
1. Check the vehicle hitch ball, and mixer's coupler for
signs of wear or damage. Replace any parts that are
worn or damaged before towing.
2. Use only a 2-inch ball diameter (towing vehicle), this will
match the mixer's 2-inch coupler. Use of any other ball
diameter will create an extremely dangerous condition
which can result in separation of the coupler and ball
or ball failure.
3. After tow bar has been connected to mixer (see next
page), attach mixer's coupler to the hitch ball on the
towing vehicle securely and make sure the lock lever
is in the down position (locked).
MIXER TOW BAR VEHICLE (PINTLE AND LOOP)
1. Make sure the bumper on the towing vehicle is
equipped to handle either a pintle or loop type tow
bar configuration.
2. After tow bar has been connected to mixer (see next
page), secure either type of tow bar to the towing
vehicle, following state and county towing regulations
3. As a minimum, use a 1/2-inch bolt and nylock nut grade
5 when securing either tow bar to the towing vehicle.
CAUTION
If the mixer tow bar is deformed or damaged replace
entire tow bar.
NEVER
tow the mixer with a defective
tow bar. There exists the possibility of the trailer
separating from the
towing vehicle.
