MC94SK/PK CONCRETE MIXER • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (06/22/22) — PAGE 17
SAFETY CHAIN CONNECTION
TOW BAR TO MIXER CONNECTION
1. Insert the tow bar through the round opening at the
bottom of the mixer stand (Figure 5).
Figure 5. Inserting Tow Bar
2. Align the hole on the tow bar with the hole on the mixer
frame (Figure 5), and insert 1/2-inch bolt through tow
bar and frame. Secure tow bar to frame with 1/2-inch
nylock nut. Tighten to 40 ft.-lbs.
3. Route the safety chain through the holes just above
the tow bar, located on each side of the mixer stand.
Figure 6. Attaching Safety Chains to Mixer Stand
4. Loop (cross) the safety chain (Figure 7) and place
under the tow bar. Secure the loop with the safety
chain connector link.
CAUTION
NEVER
tow the mixer with the safety chain removed.
The safety chain is intended to prevent complete
separation of the mixer from the towing vehicle in the
event of a tow bar failure.
HEX BOLT
(1/2”)
NYLOCK NUT
(1/2”)
TOW BAR
SAFETY CHAIN
HOLE (2)
HOLE (1)
Figure 7. Crossing The Safety Chain
5. Extend the safety chain along the length of the tow bar
(Figure 8), looping it through the tow bar's connector
link. Remove any excess chain slack.
Figure 8. Extending Safety Chain
6. Connect the free end of (connector link) the safety
chain to the towing vehicle (Figure 8). Remember
it is critical that the length of the chain be properly
adjusted, to prevent the draw bar and the front of the
mixer stand from dropping to the the ground (contact)
in the event the draw bar becomes disconnected from
the towing vehicle.
SAFETY CHAIN
CONNECTOR LINK
CONNECTOR LINK
TO TOWING VEHICLE
TOW BAR
CONNECTOR LINK
CAUTION
Use a lifting device to lift tow bar onto vehicle coupler. If
lifting device is not available, have two persons of similar
height lift the tow bar. When lifting, do not attempt to lift
by bending forward. Bend hips and knees to squat down
to your load, keep it close to your body, and straighten
your legs to lift.
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