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Towing the Machine
WARNING
Towing the machine at high speed increases the
risk of a hitch malfunction and tire failure. Higher
speeds also increase the momentum of the machine
and braking distance. If the machine becomes
detached from the tow vehicle at high speed, it
could cause damage to property, or injury or death
to bystanders.
Do not exceed 88 km/h (55 mph) when towing the
machine. For poor road conditions or inclement
weather, reduce speed accordingly.
WARNING
Towing the machine with material in the drum
increases the risk of a hitch malfunction and tire
failure. In addition, material could bounce out of
the drum and hit other vehicles and/or people.
Material in the drum increases the weight, which
affects momentum and braking distance.
Do not tow the machine with material in the drum.
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Review and understand
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Test the brakes of the tow vehicle before towing.
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Avoid sudden starts and stops while towing the machine.
Preparing to Use the Machine
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Review all of the safety decals on the machine.
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Use a hard-hat, hearing protection, a shirt with long
sleeves that are tight at the wrists, tight-fitting gloves
without drawstrings or loose cuffs, eye protection, and
a dust mask or respirator. A mesh visor alone does
not provide sufficient eye protection; supplement with
protective glasses.
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Ensure that you are familiar with safety regulations and
shutdown procedures described in this Operator's Manual
and the engine owner's manual.
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Ensure that all guards are in place and in good condition.
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Ensure that the paddles are in place and in good
condition.
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For end-dump models, lower the front and rear stabilizer
legs.
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Check the fuel and oil levels of the engine.
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When preparing to mix material:
1. Move the machine to a level job-site surface.
2. Remove the machine from the tow vehicle.
Safe Operating Practices (page
3. Chock the front and back of the tires to prevent
the machine from moving.
4. Ensure that the drum is in the mix position
(upright).
5. Ensure that the drum latch is engaged and that the
drum does not rotate toward the dump position.
Lowering the Stabilizer Legs
End-Dump Models Only
End-dump models have a front stabilizer leg and 2 rear
stabilizer legs to keep the machine from tipping forward or
backward during operation. Move the stabilizer legs into the
lowered position before operating the machine.
1. Pull the clevis pin out from 1 stabilizer leg and the
bracket
(Figure
4).
2. Slide the stabilizer leg down in the bracket and align
the pin hole of the bracket with the upper hole in the
stabilizer leg
3. Push the clevis pin through the hole in the bracket and
the stabilizer leg
4. Repeat steps
leg.
5. Lift upward on the tongue to provide clearance for the
front stabilizer leg.
6. Pull the clevis pin out from the front stabilizer leg and
the tongue
(Figure
21
29).
Figure 29
(Figure
29).
(Figure
29).
1
through
3
for the other rear stabilizer
30).
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