Operating Safety; Positioning The Unit; Towing Safety; Hitch And Coupling - Generac Power Systems MDG25IF4 Owner's Manual

Operating Safety

Positioning the Unit

WARNING
Crushing hazard. Verify unit is properly secured and
on level ground. An unsecured unit can suddenly roll
or move, causing death or serious injury.
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The area immediately surrounding the unit should
be dry, clean, and free of debris.
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If the unit is equipped with a frame grounding stud,
follow any local, state, and National Electrical Code
(NEC) guidelines when connecting.

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
Transportation office to check on license requirements for
your particular unit.

Hitch and Coupling

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Verify the hitch and coupling on the towing vehicle
are rated equal to, or greater than, the trailer's
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
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Verify the trailer hitch and the coupling are compat-
ible. Verify the coupling is securely fastened to the
vehicle.
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DO NOT tow trailer using defective parts. Inspect
the hitch and coupling for wear or damage.
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Connect safety chains in a crossing pattern under
the tongue.
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Before towing the trailer, verify the weight of the
trailer is equal across all tires. On trailers with
adjustable height hitches, adjust the angle of the
trailer tongue to keep the trailer as level as possi-
ble.

Safe Towing Techniques

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Practice turning, stopping and backing up in an
area away from heavy traffic prior to transporting
the unit.
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Maximum recommended speed for highway towing
is 45 mph (72 km/h). Recommended off-road
towing speed is 10 mph (16 km/h) or less,
depending on terrain.
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When towing, maintain extra space between
vehicles and avoid soft shoulders, curbs and
sudden lane changes.
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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 Generac
Mobile.
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 GMP ASD, or
Generac Mobile.
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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