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REINCO TM7-30 SAFETY OPERATION PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL
MOUNTING
Model
TM7-30
can be secured to any flatbed truck or trailer and is compact enough to be carried in a standard pickup truck. The
ideal working position is in the back of the bed and on the shoulder side of the road with the load tray extending toward the
mulch supply.
IMPORTANT !
Working space must be allowed not only for the boom operator, but also for
access to the stacked mulch bales. For a large trailer, two men or more will be
required for top productivity.
A lifting loop is provided so that a front end loader, or a fork lift with lifting chain or sling, can be used to transport and position
the machine. Once in place, secure with binders or mounting cleats and blocks. The base frame has four bolt holes through
which fasteners can be positioned to secure the machine.
IMPORTANT !
Insure that the machine base is placed on a level surface before fastening.
Do not distort the frame.
TOWING THE MULCHER
The
TM7-30X
trailer frame tongue has permanently fixed, 2" ball hitch with a nominal height of 26". An optional lunette
eye requires a pintle hook mounted on the towing vehicle. Either style require a Class B hitch assembly. It is important that
the trailer hitch is properly positioned on the vehicle:
1
The first concern is height. The machine frame should be level for towing, as well as operator safety.
2
Secondly, the hitch should be located so that the truck bed overhang will not interfere with the load tray when in the
retracted position.
3
Next, provide adequate set back from the vehicle chassis frame so that jack knifing, when backing up, will not damage
the machine.
4
Finally, provide for securing the safety chains.
Running lights are provided as standard equipment. They include stop, directional, tail and license plate. A pig tail harness
is included. This must be installed on the vehicle chassis to complete the recommended trailer hook up.
The truck hazard flasher switch will also activate the directional and tail lights mounted in the rear bumper. Use this circuit
when working on roadways.
WARNING !
Periodically check the torque of the wheel lug nuts. These are set at the
factory at (90 ft. lbs).
Due to relaxation associated with travel, they must
be torqued at 25, 75, and 150 mile intervals.
Do not attempt to tow unit until all hookups are complete and properly
functioning.
MANUAL 33000900
© REINCO INC. 1998
REVISED 3/98
