Towing The Unit; Lifting The Unit - Generac Power Systems Magnum Series Operating Manual

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Use the emergency stop switch only when the unit must be shut down immediately. For any

TOWING THE UNIT

1. Use the jack to raise or lower the trailer onto the hitch of the towing vehicle. Lock the hitch coupling and attach
the safety chains or cables to the vehicle. Raise the jack foot completely.
Connect any trailer wiring to the tow vehicle. Check for proper operation of the directional and brake lights.
2.
Verify all doors are properly latched.
3.
Check for proper inflation of the trailer tires. For maximum tire pressures, see Specifications.
4.
Check the wheel lugs. Tighten or replace any that are loose or missing. If a
5.
tire has been removed for axle service or replaced, tighten the lugs in the
order shown to the following specifications:
A. Start all lug nuts by hand.
B. First pass tighten to 20-25 ft-lbs (27-33 Nm).
C. Second pass tighten to 50-60 ft-lbs (67-81 Nm).
D. Third pass tighten to 90-120 ft-lbs (122-162 Nm).
Note: After the first road use, re-torque the lug nuts in sequence.
Maximum recommended speed for highway towing is 45 mph (72 km/h). Rec-
6.
ommended off-road towing speed is not to exceed 10 mph (16 km/h).

LIFTING THE UNIT

A central lift point is located on the top of the unit. The
central lift point is connected to a lift structure inside the
unit. Attach a sling or hook directly to the central lift point
only if the devices are in good condition and the equip-
ment being used to raise the unit has sufficient capacity.
For approximate weights, see Specifications. Always
remain aware of others around you when moving or lifting
the unit. Keep the doors closed and locked.
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other shut down, see
Shutting Down the
MMG130DI4/175DI4/205DI4 Operating Manual
Unit.
Figure 3-12. Lug
Central Lift Point
Figure 3-13. Lift Point
Operation
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3
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Sequence
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