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-- 6.2) TOWING INSTRUCTIONS
(Fig. 5) --
This paragraph concerns machines suited to road circulation and thereby
complete with regular homologation certificate.
For correct towing of the motor-drive compressor please follow these
instructions:
a) Ensure that the towing eyelet or the ball attachment is compatible with the
towing device fitted on the towing vehicle. Ensure that the vehicle has the capacity to tow
a weight that is equal to or exceeding that of the motor-driven compressor to be towed.
b) Check the tyre pressure;
c) adjust the height of the eyelet so that it matches that of the towing vehicle
hook; this is possible by means of the articulated joints of the tow-bar, to ensure that the
drawbar which supports the eyebolt is as
horizontally positioned as possible (Fig.
5a).
d) Securely tighten the joints
using the relative levers, making sure that
there is no play between the teeth of the
joints. Insert the safety plugs.
e) Hitch the trailer to the vehicle,
also connecting the safety cable.
f) Slacken the parking brake.
g) Position the foot, or the
support wheel, in the highest possible
position, making sure that the wheel cannot
rotate on itself, in which case, remove it.
h) Connect the lighting system b
inserting the plug of the motor-driven
compressor into the relative plug positioned
on the vehicle and check that all the
indicator lights (position, direction, stop,
number-plate) are working.
Should the machine be fitted
with a coasting brake, it disengages
automatically when it goes into reverse.
Regularly check the brakes and adjust as necessary.
FIG. 5
For the maintenance of this towing drawbar, the axle and brake adjustment consult the
enclosed manufacturer's manual.
a
b
c
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