Multiquip WC42S - Manual (Page 17)

WC-42S CONCRETE MIXER — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #8 (12/16/05) — PAGE 17
WC-42S CONCRETE MIXER — SAFETY CHAIN CONNECTION
NEVER ! tow the mixer with the safety chain
removed. The safety chain is intended to
prevent complete separation of the mixer from
the towing vehicle in the event of a tow bar
failure.
CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION:
Reference Figure 5 for the installation of the Saftey Chain .
Tow Bar to Mixer Connection
1. Insert the tow bar through the round opening at the
bottom of the mixer stand.
Align the hole on the tow bar with the hole on the mixer
frame, and insert 1/2-inch bolt through tow bar and frame.
Secure tow bar to frame with 1/2-inch nylock nut. Tighten
to 40 ft.-lbs.
2. Route the safety chain through the holes just above the
tow bar, located on each side of the mixer stand.
Loop the chain together and place under the tow bar.
Secure the loop with the connector link.
3. Extend the safety chain along the length of the tow bar,
looping it through the tow bar's connector link. Remove
any excess chain slack.
4. Connect the free end of (connector link) the safety chain
to the towing vehicle. Remember it is critical that the
length of the chain be properly adjusted, to prevent
the
draw bar and the front of the mixer stand from
dropping to the the ground (contact) in the event the
draw bar becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle.
Figure 5. Tow Bar and Safety Chain Installation