MK Diamond Canoga 193 Gas - Manual (Page 20)

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193 SERIES CONCRETE MIXER OPERATION
TOWING GUIDELINES
Tow Bar to Vehicle Connection (Coupler Only)
Mixer Tow Bar Vehicle Connection (Pintle & Loop)
Check the vehicle hitch ball, and mixer’s coupler for signs of wear or damage. Replace any parts that
are worn or damaged before towing.
Make sure the bumper on the towing vehicle is equipped to handle either a pintle or loop type tow bar
configuration.
After tow bar has been connected to mixer, secure either type of tow bar to the towing vehicle,
following state and county towing regulations.
As a minimum, use a 1/2-inch bolt and nylock nut grade 5 when securing either tow bar to the towing
vehicle.
Use only a 2-inch ball diameter (towing vehicle), this will match the mixer’s 2-inch 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.
After tow bar has been connected to mixer, attach mixer’s coupler to the hitch ball on the towing
vehicle securely and make sure the lock lever is in tight.