PAGE 18 — MC12PH CONCRETE MIXER • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (09/02/15)
TOW BAR TO MIXER CONNECTION
Reference Figure A for the installation of the safety chain.
1. Insert the tow bar through the round opening at the
bottom of the mixer stand.
Align the hole on the tow bar with the hole on the mixer
frame, 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.
Figure A. Tow Bar and Safety Chain Installation
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.
2. Route the safety chain through the holes just above
the tow bar, located on each side of the mixer stand.
Loop the chain together and place under the tow bar.
Secure the loop with the connector link.
3. Extend the safety chain along the length of the tow bar,
looping it through the tow bar's connector link. Remove
any excess chain slack.
4. Connect the free end of (connector link) the safety
chain to the towing vehicle. 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.
CAUTION
DO NOT
tow or lift the mixer unless the mixing drum
is completely empty.
CAUTION
Use a lifting device to lift tow bar onto vehicle coupler. If
lifting device is not available, have 2 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.
SAFETY CHAIN CONNECTION
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