Rice Lake Mobile Group Animal Scale - MAS-M - Operators Manual - Manual (Page 23)

Towing Instructions 19
The scale is equipped with electric brakes. The brakes must be synchronized with the
tow vehicle brakes before towing. See Section 5.3.2 on page 32 for procedures. The
breakaway switch for the electric brakes must be connected during towing. This
switch activates the scale brakes in the unlikely event of scale separation from the tow
vehicle. The metal cable must be attached to a point on the tow vehicle other than the
primary connection point.
Figure 3-2. Ride Height
The scale is designed to be towed at a ride height of approximately 8 inches. A ride
height label is attached to every shock absorber to visually confirm the ride height.
After the scale is hooked up to the tow vehicle, check all the ride height labels to
ensure proper air bag inflation. Add or remove air as necessary.
Suspension stops (one on each axle of the scale) are supplied to prevent the scale from
dropping to the ground in the event of an air system failure. These stops must be in
the transport position during towing.
Figure 3-3. Suspension Stop
The Suspension Stops are not to be used as a means of
transporting the scale. It is only to be used to as a safety device,
allowing removal of the scale from the roadway in the event of an
air system failure.
Suspension Stop Right Height Label
Transport Mode
Weigh Mode
WARNING