Multiquip WM70SH8C - Manual (Page 10)

page 10 — WM70SH5C/WM70SH8C Mixer • operaTion and parTS Manual — rev. #0 (06/07/11)
safety infOrMatiOn
ToWing SaFeTY
CauTion
„ Check with your local county or state safety towing
regulations, in addition to meeting Department of
Transportation (DOT) Safety Towing Regulations,
before towing your mixer.
„ In order to reduce the possibility of an accident while
transporting the mixer on public roads, alWaYS make
sure the towing vehicle is mechanically sound and in
good operating condition.
„ alWaYS shutdown engine before transporting.
„ alWaYS inspect the hitch and coupling for wear. never
tow a mixer with defective hitches, couplings, chains, etc.
„ Check the tire air pressure on both towing vehicle and
mixer Mixer tires should be infl ated to 50 psi cold. Also
check the tire tread wear on the vehicle and mixer.
„ alWaYS make sure the mixer is equipped with a safety
chain.
„ alWaYS properly attach mixer’s safety chains to towing
vehicle.
„ The maximum speed for highway towing is 55 MpH unless
posted otherwise. Recommended off-road towing is not to
exceed 15 MpH or less depending on type of terrain.
„ Avoid sudden stops and starts. This can cause skidding,
or jack-knifi ng. Smooth, gradual starts and stops will
improve towing.
„ Avoid sharp turns to prevent rolling.
„ Mixer should be adjusted to a level position at all times
when towing.
„ Raise and lock mixer wheel stand in up position when
towing.
„ Place chock blocks underneath wheel to prevent rolling
while parked.
environMenTal SaFeTY
NOTICE
„ Dispose of hazardous waste properly.
Examples of potentially hazardous waste
are used motor oil, fuel and fuel fi lters.
„ do noT use food or plastic containers to dispose of
hazardous waste.
„ do noT pour waste, oil or fuel directly onto the ground,
down a drain or into any water source.