NO DIG VM500 - Parking and Set-Up

Parking and Set-Up
Task Step Key Points
Positioning the
Trailer for
operation
1. Position trailer with towing
vehicle.
Use the towing vehicle to position the
Vacuum Machine in the correct location.
2. Install override-brake
locking latch if reversing.
Prior o reversing the trailer into position it
is necessary to swing the reversing leaver
on the trailer hitch into position to prevent
trailer brakes engaging whilst reversing.
3. Check for reasonably
level surface. No greater
than 20
0
lean angle.
Both the engine and the blower have
lubricating oil sumps in them. If the trailer
is parked at an angle of greater than 20
0
then oil starvation and equipment damage
can occur.
4. Apply towing vehicle and
trailer park brake.
Apply towing vehicle handbrake from
inside the vehicle and then apply the
trailer hand brake.
5. Install trailer wheel chocks
Collect trailer wheel chocks from the
trailer and position under the trailer
wheels in the direction of most likely trailer
movement.
6. Lower jockey wheel.
If detaching the towing vehicle from the
trailer, release the jockey wheel bracket,
swing down 90
0
. Wind down jockey wheel
until it is touching the ground.
7. Disconnect the trailer from
the towing vehicle if
required.
The Vacuum Machine trailer can remain
attached to the towing vehicle or detached
if required.
ACTIVITY
If you wish to detach the towing
vehicle then: -
 Disconnect the electrical
connection.
 Disconnect the safety chains.
 Release tow ball on trailer tow
hitch.
 Wind up jockey wheel until the
tow hitch clears the tow ball.
 Drive towing vehicle away.
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