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WARNING
Towing the machine with material in the drum
increases the risk of a hitch malfunction and
tire failure. In addition, material could bounce
out of the drum and hit other vehicles and/or
people. Material in the drum increases the
weight, which affects momentum and braking
distance.
Do not tow the machine with material in the
drum.
•
Review and understand the
.
•
Test the brakes of the tow vehicle before towing.
•
Avoid sudden starts and stops while towing the
machine.
Tow Vehicle Requirements
Before connecting the machine to your tow vehicle,
ensure that your vehicle is prepared as follows:
•
Ensure that your tow vehicle has towing
capacity for the weight of the machine; refer to
Specifications (page 17)
.
•
Use a Class 2 or larger receiver.
•
Ensure that your tow vehicle has the appropriate
hitch to tow the machine; options include a 50 mm
(2 inch) ball hitch or a pintle hitch.
•
If the machine is equipped with a trailer-light kit,
ensure that the electrical connector of the tow
vehicle is compatible with the electrical connector
of the machine. The machine uses a standard
4-pin, flat plug. If your tow vehicle has a different
type of plug, obtain an adapter from an automotive
parts store.
Preparing the Machine for Towing
1.
Shut off the engine and fuel valve.
2.
Empty the drum.
3.
Position the drum in the mix position (upright)
and lock it.
4.
Close the engine cowl and secure the cowl
latches (
).
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Figure 16
5.
If you have adjusted the axle to the narrow
position (if equipped on your model), extend the
axle; refer to
Adjusting the Axle Width (page 21)
.
6.
Inspect the tires; refer to
(page 40)
.
Hitching the Machine to a Tow
Vehicle
Your machine is equipped with 1 of the following
hitch types; hitch it as described in the appropriate
procedure:
•
Stamped-ball coupler—
•
Forged-ball coupler—
•
Pintle-hitch coupler—
Hitching a Stamped-Ball Coupler
1.
Apply chassis grease to the socket of the coupler
and the area of the clamp that contacts the ball.
2.
Oil the pivot points and sliding surfaces of the
coupler with SAE 30 motor oil.
3.
Hitch the machine as shown in
.
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