Ls-60td — towing information – Multiquip LS-60TD User Manual

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MAYCO LS-60TD PUMP — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/15/11) — PAGE 39

Safety chains must ALWAYS be used.

CAUTION - SAFETY CHAINS

8. Test the brakes by pulling the emergency stop lever

(Figure 39) forward until it locks into its second notch
position. Attempt to rotate the wheels in a forward
direction.

If any wheels rotate, the brakes must be adjusted. Return
the emergecny stop lever to its release position to adjust
the wheel brakes. Repeat step 8 as needed until brakes
prevent all wheel movement.

9. Cross the safety chains under the tongue and securely

attach them to the bumper or frame of the tow vehicle.
Check with local and state laws for proper compliance.

EMERGENCY BRAKE LEVER

RELEASE POSITION

Figure 39. Trailer Emergency Brake Lever

LS-60TD — TOWING INFORMATION

10. Retract the jack fully. Remove and store the caster, if

applicable.

11. Check for proper truck-trailer hook-up; the tow vehicle

and trailer should be level with a positive tongue load.
For further information, consult a dealer.

CAUTION - SHARP TURNS WHILE TOWING

Avoid sharp turns. This could bend, create extreme
stress or fracture either the actuator or trailer tongue.

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