Operating Safety; Positioning The Unit; Lowering Trailer Tongue; Towing Safety - Generac Mobile MMG35DF4 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.
The area immediately surrounding the unit should
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be dry, clean, and free of debris.
If the unit is equipped with a frame grounding stud,
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follow any local, state, and National Electrical Code
(NEC) guidelines when connecting.

Lowering Trailer Tongue

For units shipped with the trailer tongue in the upright
position, follow the steps below to lower the tongue.
Elevate the unit using a hoist or forklift, or use the
1.
jack located on the trailer tongue.
NOTE: If using the front jack for support, it must first be
moved to the jack mount location nearest the frame.
See Remove the mounting hardware
Figure 1-1
2.
securing the tongue shipping brace to the trailer
frame (A).
B
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Figure 1-1. Lowering Tongue Trailer
Remove the shipping brace and slide it into the
3.
trailer tube opening. Secure the brace to the trailer
with the bolt located on the underside of the trailer
(B) and a new nylon locking nut.
See 1-2. Flip the trailer tongue down and
Figure
4.
reinstall the bolts and washers removed in step two
using two new nylon locking nuts (A). DO NOT
reuse the nylon locking nuts. Tighten the bolts to
80–109 ft-lb (108–148 Nm)
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Figure 1-2. Lowering Tongue Trailer
NOTE: If the jack was used to support the unit while
removing the shipping brace, the jack must be moved
back to the tongue location before the unit can be towed.
Connect the trailer tongue to a vehicle or other support
and move the jack to the tongue location.
Tighten the bolt inside the jack mounting tube
5.
nearest the frame.
See
6.
from the front hood actuator clearance hole panel
(A). Tilt the panel forward. Reinstall the hardware
to secure the panel.
Figure 1-3. Lowering Tongue Trailer
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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.

Hitch and Coupling

Verify the hitch and coupling on the towing vehicle
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are rated equal to, or greater than, the trailer's
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
Verify the trailer hitch and the coupling are
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compatible. Verify the coupling is securely fastened
to the vehicle.
Introduction and Safety
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Remove the mounting hardware
Figure 1-3
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