Rice Lake Mobile Group Animal Scale - MAS-M - Operators Manual - Manual (Page 26)

22 MAS-M Operator’s Manual
3.1.2 Converting to Transport Mode
1. Turn OFF the power switch located in the weigh center. Close and latch the
weight center cover.
2. USING BOTH HANDS lower the platform (rotate the cam handles in the
direction indicated by decal) to disengage the scale. Ensure the handles are in
the fully locked position.
The lift mechanism is an over center cam style lift and lock. If not
disturbed the scale will remain “locked” in the up (weigh)
position. Always grip lift handle with two hands when raising and
lowering the scale.
Cam levers point toward each other in weigh mode and away from each
other in transport. See decals for direction of levers in each mode.
3. Swing the hitch halves together and pin. Ensure the hitch pins have the safety
pins installed.
4. Add air to the scale suspension so that the frame rises evenly off the ground to
the correct ride height of approximately 8 inches (as indicated by the ride height
labels on the shock absorbers). Use either compressor on scale or a remote
compressor connected to the auxiliary air fill.
Figure 3-7. Scale Suspension
5. Close all the air valves. During scale towing, all valves MUST be closed.
After connecting to the tow vehicle you must operate the valves again.
Figure 3-8. Air Valve Position
WARNING
Note
Proper Ride Height Over Inflated
Note
WEIGH
TR
A
N
S
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MOVE THE
SCALE UNLESS VALVES ARE IN
TRANSPORT POSITION