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Broce BW-260 - TOWING PROCEDURES; PRE-TOWING CHECKS; TOWING HOOK-UP; TOWING NOTES

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MODEL BW-260
For parts and service, call:
(866) 283-2759
Waldon Equipment, LLC, 201 W. Oklahoma Ave., Fairview, OK 73737
TOWING PROCEDURES
1. Before towing this machine check the following:
a. The tires should be inated to 32 PSI and be in good condition.
b. Any loose items on the machine should be removed or secured.
c. Check to see that all the lug nuts/bolts are tight on the wheels and that the wheel are in
good condition.
2. The parking brake must always be set before starting to hook up the machine to a towing ve-
hicle. The parking brake must also be set before starting to unhook the machine from a towing
vehicle.
3. Flip switch for Hitch on dash.
4. Drive the broom behind the vehicle. Leave about 5’ between vehicle and broom
5. Lower hitch on to the ball. Have one person guide you if possible.
6. When hitch is on, power down with control valve where the tire is about 6” off the ground.
7. Put the shaft pin in the hole to secure.
8. Unlock hubs on the rear wheels of the machine so that it will roll freely without turning the hy-
draulic motors.
9. Open ¼” ball valve on hitch for brakes.
10. Hook up the lights and make sure they are in good working order.
11. Hook up tow chain.
12. Reverse procedure for unhooking.
13. Release the parking brake. Pull the machine a short distance and make sure the machines
brakes are not dragging. If they are, adjust and/or repair them so that they will work effectively
when needed.
Note: When the machine is to be unhooked from the towing vehicle, set the parking brake and pro-
ceed to unhook the machine in the same manner as it was hooked up, except in reverse order.
Note: The speed at which this machine is towed depends on conditions and the personal judgment
of the individual in charge but must not exeed 45 mph. Broce Manufacturing Co. will not be re-
sponsible for neglect or poor judgment at any time during machine operation and/or towing of the
machine.