Multiquip Mayco Structural Concrete Pump ST-45HRM CE - Manual (Page 40)

PAGE 40 — MAYCO ST-45HRM CE PUMP — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/23/04)
1.4 CONNECTION TO TOWING VEHICLE
First, check the compatibility of your 50mm Ball Coupling or
Towing Eye with the Towing Jaw/Ball connection on your vehicle.
Always fit the breakaway cable or safety chain in a loop, fastening
back on itself, to a substantial integral point on the towing vehicle.
Ensure that the effective length is as short as possible, but still
allows articulation (e.g. for cornering) without applying the brakes
or tension through the chains.
WARNING
We DO NOT recommend the use of safety
chains and a breakaway cable (Figures 38
and 39) at the same time.
Figure 38. Breakaway Cable
Figure 39. Safety Chains
It is legal to use safety chains up
to a maximum gross trailer mass
of 1500 kg.
LEGAL
NOTE
2.0 ROUTINE CHECKS
2.1 VISUAL INSPECTION
Regular visual inspections will usually identify accidental
damage if conducted systematically.
2.2 TYRE DAMAGE
It is dangerous to neglect tyre damage, and should a blister,
rupture or cut to be detected, exposing the casing, or the tyre
suffers a violent impact (e.g. against a curb) such that there is a
risk of internal damage, it is advisable to have the tyre examined
by ah specialist as soon as possible.
2.3 WHEEL DAMAGE
Wheels damaged or distorted, or having wheel nut/bolt sea tings
cracked or deformed must not be repaired or used in service.
Warning: If the wheel is damaged, it is possible that the brake
drum, stub axle or complete axle may have been damaged, so
investigate further.
2.4 TOWING EYE, BALL HITCH & DRAWBAR
ATTACHMENT
Gripping the towing eye or ball in both hands, pull back and
forth, up and down, feeling for excessive movement. Replace
any parts that are bent or deformed in anyway. Check the
attachment of the coupling body to the drawbar and of the drawbar
to the trailer/machine.
2.5 HAND BRAKE
Apply hand brake checking operation and effectiveness. If in
doubt re-adjust braking system (see section 3.2)
ST-45HRM CE CONCRETE PUMP— TOWING INFORMATION