MMD Equipment 400S-6B1 - Manual (Page 18)

3. Installation
3-2
3.2 Towing the Unit
Keep traction speed lower than 20 km/h.
(High speed model is lower than 80 km/h)
Select a tractor with capacity sufficient for weight and size of this unit.
It is 60 psi (4.2 bar) what is standard air pressure of tire.
Replace the defaced or damaged tire
Don’t change the size and kind of this machine’s tire.
Check the tractor and draw-bar of this unit, and check whether they are deformed
or damaged.
When setting or off setting of the tractor and this machine, do not put hands and fingers into the
connecting portion.
Confirm that the tractor and the unit are firmly connected.
Confirm that there are nobody and not any obstacles at the back and front.
Do not tow the unit without unfastening tool, equipment and tools.
Do not enter or walk through between the tractor and this machine.
Be sure to follow the safety warning and cautions.
Unsafe operation could cause serious injury or death to the personnel.
After making sure that there is not any behind the tractor, move the unit back.
So that it can be connected by coupler.
Connect completely the joint at the draw bar of the unit and tractor, while towing could not
happen loosen or disconnecting.
Take out chocks from the tires of the unit.
When towing, do not drive roughly and carefully drive, avoiding dangerous rough areas.
Before towing the unit, check the following points and be sure to repair failures, if any:
Air-pressure in the tires.
Loose wheel bolts or nuts.
Abnormal wear or damage to the tires.
Damage of draw-bar.
Be sure to use a vehicle with tractive ability heavier than the weight of compressor.
Do not tow the unit without unfastening tool, equipment, and hoses.
Keep hands and fingers clear during hook-up or unhooking draw-bar.
Be sure to follow the above instructions. Otherwise, such improper operation will cause serious injury
or even death to the personnel.