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TRANSPORTING AND LOCATING

4.4

PREPARING TO TOW

Properly drain and dispose of any fluids in the containment cage before towing.

before beginning to tow the compressor, test brake operation, including breakaway switch operation if

provided.

Damaged or worn towing components can result in separation of the compressor from the towing

vehicle during towing. Inspect all towing components of both the compressor and towing vehicle for
cracks, excessive wear or damage. Check for loose or damaged bolts, nuts or other fasteners. Replace or

repair any damaged or worn parts before towing the compressor.

The towing vehicle and its coupling device and points of attachment must be rated for towing the wet

weight of the air compressor and the weight of stored tools, hose and other equipment plus parasitic

accumulation such as mud, snow and ice.

Always back the towing vehicle to the compressor and position it for coupling the compressor.

The coupling device must be fully engaged, closed, locked and the safety latches are engaged.

Use a lifting device such as a jack or chain hoist to lift or lower unit to avoid injury to yourself or others.
Do not attempt to raise or lower drawbar by hand if the weight is more than can be safely handled.

Avoid pinch and crushing injury. Keep hands and fingers clear of the coupling device and all other pinch

points. Keep feet clear of drawbar in case it should slip.

The towing restraint chains must be attached to the tow vehicle to support the drawbar in the event

of accidental uncoupling. Cross chains under front of drawbar before passing them through points of
attachment on towing vehicle. Pass each towing restraint chain through its point of attachment on the
towing vehicle. Hook each chain to by passing the grab hook over, not through, a link.

The coupling device must be free to move throughout the full range of travel while towing. Verify that

other components, wires, chains and vehicle attachments do not interfere with or restrict motion of any

part of the compressor.

Make sure chain length, and if provided, brake and electrical interconnections have sufficient slack to
prevent strain when turning and maneuvering. All chains and connections must be supported so they
cannot drag or rub on road, terrain, or towing vehicle surfaces. Dragging or rubbing of this equipment
will cause wear resulting in damage, and render this equipment inoperative.

Fully retract front stabilizer screw jack. If a retractable caster wheel is provided, pull the lock pin, raise

and fold the caster wheel, then make sure pin is re-engaged to secure caster wheel in full up and locked

position with the wheel horizontal.

Tires must be in good condition, the correct size and load range, and be inflated to the specified

pressures. Do not change tire size or type.

Wheel lug nuts must be tightened to the specified torque.

If provided, make sure all stop, tail, directional, and clearance lights are operating properly and that

lenses are clean and unbroken. Ensure that all reflectors and reflecting surfaces on the compressor are

clean and functional.

Make sure air delivery hoses are disconnected or fully retracted and secured on hose reels, if provided.

Make sure all access doors and toolbox covers are closed and latched. If the compressor is large enough
to hold a man, make sure all personnel are out before closing and latching access doors.

Make sure parking brakes on towing vehicle are set and that wheels are chocked or blocked before

releasing the compressor parking brakes, if provided.

4.5

TOWING

WARNING!

Maintain proper torque on wheel lug nuts:

SINGLE AXLE: 85 to 95 LB-FT

TWO AND THREE AXLE: 65 to 75 LB-FT

Failure to maintain lug tightness may result in a wheel loosening and leaving the compressor and causing

injury or death or property damage.

non-braked compressors must be towed by a vehicle having a net weight at least 2 times higher than

the total weight of the towed compressor ready for use.