Trailer Towing Guidelines; Wheel Chock Guidelines - Generac Power Systems MAC 950F Owner's Manual

Driving a vehicle with a trailer in tow is vastly different
than driving the same vehicle without a trailer in tow.
Consider the following:
• It takes longer to get up to speed.
• More room is need to turn and pass.
•
More distance is needed to stop.
• The driver is responsible for keeping the vehicle
and trailer in control, and for all damage caused if
control is lost.
Before towing, verify the following:
The coupling, safety chains, safety brake, tires,
1.
wheels and lights are in working order.
The breakaway battery is fully charged.
2.
Wheel lug nuts are tightened to 85-95 ft-lbs (115-
3.
129 Nm).
Brake controller engages the trailer brakes before
4.
the tow vehicle brakes.
While towing, make regular stops to verify the following:
Coupler is secured to the hitch and locked.
1.
Electrical connections are made.
2.
Appropriate slack in the safety chains.
3.
Appropriate slack in the breakaway switch pull-pin
4.
cable.
Tires are inflated to proper air pressure and no
5.
damage or unusual wear to tread or sidewalls.
Trailer and doors are secured and latched.
6.
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Wheel Chock Guidelines

• Select wheel chock according to equipment type
and size
• Always use in pairs and on firm surfaces
• Chock in direction of grade
• Chock both sides of wheel if direction of grade is
unknown
• Use wheel chock only after parking brake is
applied and tested
•
Center chocks squarely against tread of each
wheel
• Do not drive over wheel chocks
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