PAGE 16 — STOW CMS-4 CONCRETE MIXERS — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #8 (12/16/05)
STOW CMS-4 CONCRETE MIXER — TOWING GUIDELINES
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:
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Towing Safety Precautions
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Check with your county or state safety
towing regulations department before
towing your
mixer.
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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).
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ALWAYS inspect the hitch and coupling for wear. NEVER
tow the mixer with defective hitches, couplings, chains etc.
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CHECK the tire air pressure on both the towing vehicle and
the trailer. Also check the tire tread wear on both vehicles.
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ALWAYS make sure the mixer is equipped with a "Safety
Chain".
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ALWAYS attach trailer's safety chain to the frame of towing
vehicle.
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ALWAYS make sure that the towing vehicle's directional,
backup, and brake lights are working properly.
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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.
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Place
chocked blocks underneath wheels to prevent rolling,
while parked, if disconnected from towing vehicle.
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Inflate tires to correct pressure, inspect tires for cuts, and
excessive wear. See Table 16 (Tire Wear Troubleshooting).
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When towing of the mixer is required, place the drum in the
up position (mouth facing upwards).
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ALWAYS make sure that the fuel valve lever is in the OFF
position (gasoline models only).
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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.
Tow Bar
to Vehicle Connection (Coupler Only)
1. Check the vehicle hitch ball, and mixer's coupler for
signs of wear or damage. Replace any parts that are
worn or damaged before towing.
2. Use only a 2-inch ball diameter (towing vehicle), this
will 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.
3. After tow bar has been connected to mixer (see next
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 (Pentile and Loop)
1. Make sure the bumper on the towing vehicle is equipped
to handle either a pentile or loop type tow bar
configuration.
2. After tow bar has been connected to mixer (see next
page), secure either type of tow bar to the towing vehicle,
following state and county towing regulations.
3. As a minimum, use a 1/2-inch bolt and nylock nut grade
5 when securing either tow bar to the towing vehicle,
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Check wheel mounting lug nuts with a torque wrench.
Torque wheel lug nuts as described in the maintenance
section of this manual.
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Check tightness of U-clamp nuts, torque suspension
hardware as referenced in the maintenance section of this
manual.
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Avoid sudden stops and starts. This can cause skidding, or
jackknifing. Smooth, gradual starts and stops will improve
gas milage.
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Avoid sharp turns to prevent rolling.
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