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MC-44S CONCRETE MIXER — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (09/15/11) — PAGE 17
MC-44S 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
Safety 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 (clevis safety hook) 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