Rice Lake Mobile Group Animal Scale - MAS-M - Operators Manual User Manual

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Towing Instructions 23

6. Flip the suspension stops into the transport position.

Figure 3-9. Transport Position

7. Extend the jack so the scale hitch rises off the ground.
8. Position the truck near the scale hitch.
9. Connect the scale to the truck and connect all wiring.
10.CONNECT SAFETY CHAINS.
11.Connect equalizer hitch if desired.
12.Retract the jack.
13.Recheck the ride height of the scale and adjust as indicated on the ride height

labels on the shock absorbers. (See step 4 on page 22)

For Tandem Axle Scales:
Once the scale is connected to the tow vehicle and the ride height has
been set, with the dump valve closed, open the valves on the front and
rear axle to allow the pressure to equalize. Repeat for each side of the
scale. Close the valves before transporting the scale.

Do not move the vehicle until the scale is in the locked transport
position, all air valves are closed, the jack is retracted and the
drop leg pin is installed, the suspension stops are in transport
position, and the safety chains are attached.

Figure 3-10. Scale in Transport Mode

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