Towing Safety; Reporting Trailer Safety Defects - Generac Power Systems Magnum MLG8 Operating Manual

• ALWAYS disconnect the negative (-) battery cable from the corresponding terminal before performing
any service on the engine, generator or any other components. Remove the negative (-) battery cable
from the corresponding terminal if the unit is to be stored or transported.
• Replace all guards and safety devices immediately after servicing.

TOWING SAFETY

Towing a trailer requires care. Both the trailer and vehicle must be in good condition and securely fastened
to each other to reduce the possibility of an accident. Some states require that large trailers be registered
and licensed, contact your local Department of Transportation office to check on license requirements for
your particular unit.
• Check that the hitch and coupling on the towing vehicle are rated equal to, or greater than, the trailer's
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
• Check tires on trailer for tread wear, inflation, and condition.
• NEVER tow trailer using defective parts. Inspect the hitch and coupling for wear or damage.
• Make sure the trailer hitch and the coupling are compatible. Make sure the coupling is securely fastened
to the vehicle.
• Connect safety chains in a crossing pattern under the tongue and ATTACH THE BREAKAWAY
CABLE TO THE REAR BUMPER OF THE TOWING VEHICLE. Do not attach the cable to the trailer
hitch.
• Make sure directional and brake lights on the trailer are connected and working properly.
• Check that all lug nuts holding wheels on are tight and none are missing.
• Maximum recommended speed for highway towing is 45 mph (72 km/h). Recommended off-road
towing speed is not to exceed 10 mph (16 km/h) or less, depending on terrain.
• When towing, maintain extra space between vehicles and avoid soft shoulders, curbs and sudden
lane changes. If you have not pulled a trailer before, practice turning, stopping, and backing up in an
area away from heavy traffic.

REPORTING TRAILER SAFETY DEFECTS

If you believe your trailer has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Magnum Power Products
LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation; and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group
of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in an individual
problem between you, your dealer, or Magnum Power Products LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:1-800-424-9153),
go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator
NHTSA
1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E.
Washington, DC 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
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