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McLaughlin VX30 Series - Pintle Ring - Attach; Safety Chain;Electrical Connector;Breakaway Cable - Attach

McLaughlin VX30 Series
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VX30/VX50 Gen3/ECO50 Vacuum Excavators Transporting the Machine 30-9
Pintle Ring - Attach
Step 1: Pull up on release lever and pull back latch assembly (1) to open.
Step 2: Place
pintle ring over the hitch.
Step 3: Pus
h latch assembly forward and down until release lever is in
locked position.
Step 4: Install keeper
pin (2).
Safety Chain/Electrical Connector/Breakaway Cable - Attach
Step 1: Cross safety chains (3) under the tongue and attach them to the
towing vehicle.
Keep chains as short a
s possible, but leave enough slack to turn
corners.
Step 2: Att
ach electrical connector (4) to the towing vehicle. Check that
highway lights and electric brakes are functioning properly.
Step 3: A
ttach breakaway cable (5) to the towing vehicle bumper or frame. Leave sufficient slack to allow for
turning radius of the trailer.
NOTICE: Adjust br
eakaway cable length so the breakaway system applies the brakes only after both the hitch
and safety towing chains have disconnected. The breakaway system is not to be used as a park brake.
Step 4: Remove and
stow wheel chocks.
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