C10SH8-PH8 CONCRETE MIXER • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/06/09) — PAGE 17
TOWING GUIDELINES
TOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To reduce the possibility of an accident while transporting
the mixer on public roads, always make sure that the
mixer towing components and the towing vehicle are in
good operating condition and both units are mechanically
sound.
The following list of suggestions should be used when
towing the mixer:
Make sure that the hitch and coupling of the towing
vehicle are rated equal to, or greater than the trailer
"gross vehicle weight rating" (GVWR).
ALWAYS inspect the hitch and coupling for wear. NEVER
tow the mixer with defective hitches, couplings, chains
etc.
CHECK the tire air pressure on both the towing vehicle
and the trailer. Also check the tire tread wear on both
vehicles.
ALWAYS make sure the mixer is equipped with a "Safety
Chain".
ALWAYS attach trailer's safety chain to the frame of
towing vehicle.
ALWAYS make sure that the towing vehicle's directional,
backup, and brake lights are working properly.
Remember in most cases the maximum speed unless
otherwise posted for highway towing is 45 MPH, however
before towing your mixer, check your local state, and
county vehicle towing requirements. Recommended off-
road towing is not to exceed 10 MPH or less depending
on type of terrain.
Place chocked blocks underneath wheels to prevent
rolling, while parked, if disconnected from towing
vehicle.
Inflate tires to correct pressure, inspect tires for
cuts, and excessive wear. See Table 16 (Tire Wear
Troubleshooting).
When towing of the mixer is required, place the drum in
the up position (mouth facing upwards).
CAUTION
Check with your county or state safety towing regulations
department before towing your mixer.
ALWAYS make sure that the fuel valve lever is in the OFF
position (gasoline models only).
Check wheel mounting lug nuts with a torque wrench.
Torque wheel lug nuts as described in the maintenance
section of this manual.
Check tightness of U-clamp nuts, torque suspension
hardware as referenced in the maintenance section of
this manual.
Avoid sudden stops and starts. This can cause skidding,
or jackknifi ng. Smooth, gradual starts and stops will
improve gas milage.
Avoid sharp turns to prevent rolling.
Tow Bar to Vehicle Connection (Coupler Only)
Check the vehicle hitch ball, and mixer's coupler for
1.
signs of wear or damage. Replace any parts that are
worn or damaged before towing.
Use only a 2-inch ball diameter (towing vehicle), this will
2.
match the mixer's 2-inch coupler. Use of any other ball
diameter will create an extremely dangerous condition
which can result in separation of the coupler and ball
or ball failure.
After tow bar has been connected to mixer (see next
3.
page), attach mixer's coupler to the hitch ball on the
towing vehicle securely and make sure the lock lever
is in the down position (locked).
Mixer Tow Bar Vehicle Connection (Pintle and Loop)
Make sure the bumper on the towing vehicle is
1.
equipped to handle either a pintle or loop type tow bar
confi guration.
After tow bar has been connected to mixer (see next
2.
page), secure either type of tow bar to the towing vehicle,
following state and county towing regulations.
As a minimum, use a 1/2-inch bolt and nylock nut grade
3.
5 when securing either tow bar to the towing vehicle.
CAUTION
If the mixer tow bar is deformed or damaged replace
entire tow bar.
NEVER
tow the mixer with a defective tow
bar. There exist the possibility of the trailer separating
from the towing vehicle.
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