Meyer 8720 - Manual (Page 10)

WARNING :
INSTALL A SMV EMBLEM ON
REAR OF SPREADER FOR TRANSPORTING ON
ROADWAYS AND KEEP THIS EMBLEM CLEAN AND
BRIGHT. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERI-
OUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
If you will travel on public roads and it is legal to do so,
you must know all rules governing such operation. This
will include lighting and brake requirements in addition
to traffic rules. You may also be required to install a
safety chain device on the spreader.
Check for traffic constantly. Be sure you can see that no
one is attempting to pass you and that all traffic is suffi-
ciently clear from you before making any turns.
OPTIONAL TRUCK MOUNT SPREADERS
Depending on the make and model of the truck it may be
necessary to install a light converter (MEYER PART
#56-0028). Converter will allow signal lights and brake
lights to operate according to DOT lighting standard.
Call factory for more information.
USE OF SAFETY CHAIN
CAUTION: A SAFETY CHAIN MUST BE IN-
STALLED TO RETAIN THE CONNECTION BE-
TWEEN TRACTOR (OR OTHER TOWING VEHICLE)
AND SPREADER WHENEVER TRAVELING ON
PUBLIC ROADS IN CASE THE HITCH CONNEC-
TION WOULD SEPARATE. A SUGGESTED
ATTACHMENT IS ILLUSTRATED ON FIGURE 3.
The chain must be strong enough to hold the weight of
the loaded spreader (See table on page 9). If using a
grab hook at the end(s) of the chain to secure the chain
to itself, a hook latch must be installed.
The length of the safety chain is not to be any longer
than necessary to turn without interference. If any chain
links or attachment hardware are broken or stretched,
repair before using. Store chain so it does not corrode or
become damaged. Do not use this chain for other
implements because the strength and length of the
chain may not be adequate. Identify this chain for use on
this particular spreader. Do not use the intermediate
support as the attaching point.
Model 8720/8865 -10-
FIGURE 3. SAFETY CHAIN INSTALLATION
TOWING MACHINE
ATTACHING POINT
HOOK W/ HOOK
LATCH
SAFETY CHAIN
LOOP.
INTERMEDIATE SUPPORT