Vermeer McLaughlin V25, Operator And Maintenance Manual

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V25/VX30G/VSK25/VSK30G Vacuum Excavators Transporting the Machine 30-9
D
ISCONNECTING FROM THE
T
OWING
V
EHICLE
Step 1: Park on a flat, level site before disconnecting vacuum unit from towing
vehicle.
Step 2: Follow Shutdown Procedure , page 23-1 .
Step 3: Chock wheels to prevent trailer from moving when disconnected from tow
vehicle.
Step 4: Pull pin and lower jack foot. Or hydraulically lower jack if equipped.
Step 5: Use jack to raise trailer tongue until weight is removed from towing
vehicle.
Step 6: Disconnect highway light connector (1) and stow on trailer tongue.
Step 7: Disconnect breakaway cable (2) from towing vehicle and stow on trailer
tongue.
Step 8: Unhook safety chains (3) and stow on trailer tongue.
Step 9: Pull up on release lever and pull back pintle latch assembly to open.
Step 10: Raise tongue until towing vehicle is free of pintle ring.
DANGER: Crushing weight. Rolling or tilting trailer will cause death or serious injury.
Chock towing vehicle wheels, and apply park brake before operating or servicing.
Do not operate unless attached to the towing vehicle.
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