Towing Safety Precaution - MULTIQUIP MQ POWER DCA-125SSJU Operation And Parts Manual

Towing Safety Precautions
CAUTION CAUTION
CAUTION CAUTION: CAUTION
Check with your local county or state safety
towing regulations before towing your
generator.
To reduce the possibility of an accident while transporting
the generator on public roads, always make sure the trailer
(Figure 4) that supports the generator and the towing vehicle
are in good operating condition and both units are
mechanically sound.
The following list of suggestions should be used when towing
your generator:
■ Make sure the hitch and coupling of the towing vehicle
are rated equal to, or greater than the trailer "gross vehicle
weight rating" (GVWR).
■ ALWAYS inspect the hitch and coupling for wear. NEVER
tow a trailer with defective hitches, couplings, chains
etc.
■ Check the tire air pressure on both towing vehicle and
trailer. Also check the tire tread wear on both vehicles.
■ ALWAYS make sure the trailer is equipped with a "Safety
Chain".
Figure 3. Generator with Trailer
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DCA-125SSJU SERIES — TOWING SAFTEY PRECAUTIONS
■ ALWAYS attach trailer's safety chain to bumper of towing
vehicle.
■ ALWAYS make sure the vehicle and trailer directional,
backup, brake, and trailer lights are connected and
working properly.
■ 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.
■ Place chocked blocks underneath wheel to prevent
rolling, while parked.
■ Place support blocks underneath the trailer's bumper to
prevent tipping, while parked.
■ Use the trailer's hand winch to adjust the height of the
trailer, then insert locking pin to lock wheel stand in place,
while parked.
■ Avoid sudden stops and starts. This can cause skidding,
or jackknifing. Smooth, gradual starts and stops will
improve gas milage.
■ Avoid sharp turns to prevent rolling.
■ Remove wheel stand when transporting.
■ DO NOT transport generator with fuel in tank.