Multiquip C10PH8 - Manual (Page 10)

PAGE 10 — C10SH8-PH8 CONCRETE MIXER • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/06/09)
SAFETY INFORMATION
TOWING SAFETY
CAUTION
Check with your local county or state safety towing

regulations, in addition to meeting Department of
Transportation (DOT) Safety Towing Regulations,
before towing your mixer.
In order to reduce the possibility of an accident while 
transporting the mixer on public roads, ALWAYS make
sure the towing vehicle is mechanically sound and in
good operating condition.
 ALWAYS shutdown engine before transporting.
ALWAYS

inspect the hitch and coupling for wear. NEVER
tow a mixer with defective hitches, couplings, chains, etc.
Check the tire air pressure on both towing vehicle and 
mixer Mixer tires should be infl ated to 50 psi cold. Also
check the tire tread wear on the vehicle and mixer.
ALWAYS  make sure the mixer is equipped with a safety
chain.
ALWAYS

properly attach mixer’s safety chains to towing
vehicle.
The maximum speed for highway towing is  55 MPH unless
posted otherwise. Recommended off-road towing is not to
exceed 15 MPH or less depending on type of terrain.
Avoid sudden stops and starts. This can cause skidding, 
or jack-knifi ng. Smooth, gradual starts and stops will
improve towing.
Avoid sharp turns to prevent rolling.

Mixer should be adjusted to a level position at all times 
when towing.
Raise and lock mixer wheel stand in up position when 
towing.
Place

chock blocks underneath wheel to prevent rolling
while parked.
ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
NOTICE
Dispose of hazardous waste properly.

Examples of potentially hazardous waste
are used motor oil, fuel and fuel fi lters.
DO NOT  use food or plastic containers to dispose of
hazardous waste.
DO NOT  pour waste, oil or fuel directly onto the ground,
down a drain or into any water source.