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SECTION 1
Prior to hitching the air compressor to the tow vehicle, A.
inspect all attachment parts and equipment, checking
for (i) signs of excessive wear or corrosion, (ii) parts
that are cracked, bent, dented or otherwise deformed
or degraded, and (iii) loose nuts, bolts or other
fasteners. Should any such condition be present, DO
NOT TOW until the problem is corrected.
Back the tow vehicle to the compressor and position B.
it in preparation for coupling the compressor.
If the compressor is provided with a drawbar latched C.
in the vertical upright position, carefully unlatch
drawbar and lower it to engage the coupling device. If
not, raise drawbar to engage coupling device or
otherwise couple the compressor to the towing
vehicle.
Make sure the coupling device is fully engaged, D.
closed and locked.
If chains are provided, pass each chain through its E.
point of attachment on the towing vehicle; then hook
each chain to itself by passing the grab hook over
(not through) a link. Cross chains under front of
drawbar before passing them through points of
attachment on towing vehicle to support front of
drawbar in case it should accidentally become
uncoupled.
Make sure that the coupling device and adjacent F.
structures on the towing vehicle (and also, if utilized,
chain adjustment, brake and/or electrical
interconnections) DO NOT interfere with or restrict
motion of any part of the compressor, including its
coupling device, with respect to the towing vehicle
when maneuvering over any anticipated terrain.
If provided, make sure chain length, brake and G.
electrical interconnections provide sufcient slack to
prevent strain when cornering and maneuvering, yet
are supported so they cannot drag or rub on road,
terrain or towing vehicle surfaces which might cause
wear that could render them inoperative.
On two-wheeled models, fully retract front screw jack H.
and any rear stabilizer legs. If a caster wheel is
provided on the screw jack it is part of the screw jack,
and can not be removed. Follow the same procedure
for stowing away the wheeled jack as you would for
the standard screw jack. Pull the pin connecting the
jack to the drawbar and raise the screw jack to its full
upright position. Rotate the screw jack to its stowed
position, parallel to the drawbar, and reinsert the pin.
Make sure the jack is secured in place prior to towing.
Make sure tires are in good condition and are the I.
size (load range) specied and are inated to the
specied pressures. DO NOT change the tire size or
type. Also, make sure wheel bolts, lugs or nuts are
tightened to the specied torques.
WARNING
This equipment may be tongue heavy.
DO NOT attempt to raise or lower the
drawbar by hand if the weight is more
than you can safely handle.
Use the screw jack provided or a
chain fall if you cannot lift or lower
it without avoiding injury to yourself
or others. Keep hands and ngers
clear of the coupling device and all
other pinch points. Keep feet clear
of drawbar to avoid injury in case it
should slip from your hands.
WARNING
This equipment may be tongue heavy.
DO NOT attempt to raise or lower the
drawbar by hand if the weight is more
than you can safely handle.
CAUTION
Retract the front screw jack only
after attaching the compressor to the
tow vehicle. Raise the screw jack to
its full up position and pull the pin
connecting the jack to the drawbar.
Rotate the screw jack to its stowed
position, parallel to the drawbar, and
reinsert the pin. Make sure the jack is
secured in place prior to towing.
If a caster wheel is provided on the
screw jack it is part of the screw jack
and can not be removed. Follow the
same procedure for stowing away
the wheeled jack as you would for
the standard screw jack. Pull the pin
connecting the jack to the drawbar
and raise the screw jack to its full
up position. Rotate the screw jack
to its stowed position, parallel to the
drawbar, and reinsert the pin. Make
sure the jack is secured in place prior
to towing.