Safety Chain Connection - MULTIQUIP EM70SH5 Operation Manual

CAUTION
NEVER tow the mixer with the safety chain removed.
The safety chain is intended to prevent complete
separation of the mixer from the towing vehicle in the
event of a tow bar failure.
TOW BAR TO MIXER CONNECTION
1. Insert the tow bar (Figure 3) through the round opening
at the bottom of the mixer stand.
TOW BAR
Figure 3. Insert Tow Bar
2. Align the hole on the tow bar with the hole on the mixer
frame and insert the 1/2-inch bolt (Figure 3) through
the tow bar and frame. Secure the tow bar to the frame
with the 1/2-inch nyloc nut. Tighten to 40 lbf·ft.
3. Route the safety chain through the holes (Figure 4)
located on each side of the mixer stand just above
the tow bar.
HOLE (1)
Figure 4. Attach Safety Chains to Mixer Stand
EM70 SERIES PLASTER/MORTAR MIXERS • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (10/30/19) — PAGE 15
HEX BOLT
(1/2")
NYLOCK NUT
(1/2")
HOLE (2)
SAFETY CHAIN

SAFETY CHAIN CONNECTION

4. Loop (cross) the safety chain and place it under the tow
bar. Secure the loop with the safety chain connector
link. See Figure 5.
Figure 5. Cross Safety Chain
5. Extend the safety chain along the length of the tow
bar and loop it through the tow bar's connector link
(Figure 6). Remove any excess chain slack.
CONNECTOR LINK
CONNECTOR LINK
TO TOWING VEHICLE
Figure 6. Extend Safety Chain
6. Connect the free end (connector link) of the safety
chain to the towing vehicle (Figure 6). It is critical that
the length of the chain be properly adjusted to prevent
the draw bar and the front of the mixer stand from
dropping to the ground (contact) in the event of the draw
bar becoming disconnected from the towing vehicle.
CAUTION
Use a lifting device to lift the tow bar onto the vehicle
coupler. If a lifting device is not available, have two
persons of similar height lift the tow bar. DO NOT
attempt to lift by bending forward. Bend hips and knees
to squat down to the load, keep it close to your body,
and straighten your legs to lift.
SAFETY CHAIN
CONNECTOR LINK
TOW BAR