MULTIQUIP MAYCO Series Operation Manual page 9

TRANSPORTING SAFETY
CAUTION
„ NEVER allow any person or animal to stand underneath
the equipment while lifting.
NOTICE
„ Before lifting, make sure that the equipment parts are not
damaged and screws are not loose or missing.
„ ALWAYS make sure forklift forks are inserted into pockets
(if applicable) as far as possible when lifting the pump.
„ ALWAYS shut down engine before transporting.
„ NEVER lift the equipment while the engine is running.
„ Tighten fuel tank cap securely to prevent fuel from
spilling.
„ Use one-point suspension hook and lift straight upwards.
„ DO NOT lift machine to unnecessary heights.
„ ALWAYS tie down equipment during transport by
securing the equipment with straps, rope or chains.
TOWING SAFETY
CAUTION
„ Check with your local county or state safety
towing regulations, in addition to meeting
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Safety Towing Regulations, before towing
your pump.
„ In order to reduce the possibility of an accident while
transporting the pump on public roads, ALWAYS make
sure the trailer that supports the pump and the towing
vehicle are mechanically sound and in good operating
condition.
„ ALWAYS shut down engine before towing.
„ Make sure the hitch and coupling of the towing vehicle
are rated equal to or greater than the trailer gross vehicle
weight rating.
„ ALWAYS inspect the hitch and coupling for wear. NEVER
tow a trailer with defective hitches, couplings, chains, etc.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
„ Check the tire air pressure on both towing vehicle and
trailer. Trailer tires should be infl ated to 80 psi cold.
Also check the tire tread wear on both vehicles.
„ ALWAYS make sure the trailer is equipped with a safety
chain.
„ ALWAYS properly attach trailer's safety chains to towing
vehicle.
„ ALWAYS make sure the vehicle and trailer directional,
backup, brake and trailer lights are connected and
working properly.
„ DOT requirements include the following:
• Connect and test electric brake operation.
• Secure portable power cables in cable tray with tie
wraps.
„ 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.
„ Avoid sudden stops and starts. This can cause skidding
or jack-knifi ng. Smooth, gradual starts and stops will
improve towing.
„ Avoid sharp turns to prevent rolling.
„ Trailer should be adjusted to a level position at all times
when towing.
„ Raise and lock trailer wheel stand in up position when
towing.
„ Place chock blocks underneath wheels to prevent
rolling while parked.
„ Place support blocks underneath the trailer's bumper
to prevent tipping while parked.
„ Use the trailer's swivel jack to adjust the trailer height to
a level position while parked.