MULTIQUIP Essick EM-900S Parts And Operation Manual page 10

TOWING — Before towing, check with local and state
laws for proper compliance.
The tow bar and chain must be properly attached to the mixer
and towing vehicle prior to towing. Refer to the following
installation instruction:
Step 1. Insert the Draw Bar into the main frame. Secure, utilizing
the ¾" bolt (grade 5) and nylock nut. Tighten to 100 foot pounds.
Step 2. Install the chain through the hole located between the
frame gusset and frame angle. Loop the chain together and
place under the Draw Bar. Secure with connector link.
Step 3. Extend the chain along the length of the Draw Bar,
remove excess chain (slack) and secure to bottom connector
link. Secure the chain to the towing vehicle, using the
connector link.
NOTE: It is critical that the length of chain be properly adjusted
to prevent the Draw Bar and front mixer stand from
dropping to the ground (contact) in the event the Draw
Bar becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle.
DANGER
BALL HITCH COUPLER
1. Check vehicle hitch, ball, and coupler for signs of wear or
damage. Replace any parts that are worn or damaged
before towing.
2. Use only the 2" ball diameter as indicated on your coupler.
Use of any other ball diameter will create an extremely
dangerous condition which can result in separation of the
coupler and ball or ball failure.
3. Be sure the coupler is secured to the hitch ball and the
lock lever is down tight and locked.
Recheck tightness again after towing about 50 miles.
4. Check that trailer safety chains are properly connected.
RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE
1. Smear ball socket and clamp face with chassis grease.
Periodically oil pivot points and solutions surfaces of
coupler with SAE 30 wt. motor oil.
2. When parking or storing your trailer. Keep the coupler off
the ground so dirt will not build up in the ball socket.
DANGER
PAGE 10 — ESSICK EM-900S & 900P — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #7 (06/26/01)
BEFORE TOWING
If housing is deformed,
replace complete coupler.
USE ONLY GENUINE
FULTON REPAIR KITS.
EM-900S & 900P — OPERATIONS
BOLT & NUT
INSERT CHAIN THROUGH
THE HOLE
FRAME ANGLE
FRAME GUSSET
REMOVE EXCESS
CHAIN (SLACK)
SAFETY CHAIN .........................................P/N 3148
CONNECTOR LINK ...................................P/N 01004
STEP 1
DRAW BAR
STEP 2
DRAW BAR
CONNECTOR LINK
STEP 3
VEHICLE
CONNECTOR LINK
DRAW BAR
BOTTOM CONNECTOR LINK