Removing The Lights For Transportation; Towing The Unit - Generac Power Systems MLT4060M Owner's Manual

Operation
Removing the Lights for
Transportation
1. See Figure 3-10. On units equipped with quick
disconnect fittings for the lights, disconnect the
power cords from the junction box at the top of the
mast.
2. Replace the dust caps on the junction box. On
other units, remove the junction box cover on the
top of the mast and disconnect ONLY the mast
light wires from the terminal blocks.
3. To release the wires from the terminal blocks, flip
the locking levers down and pull out the
appropriate wires.
4. Remove the lights by removing the nyloc nut that
holds the light fixture bracket to the cross tube.
5. Attach the lights to the storage brackets (if
equipped) located on the mast tube on either side
of the central lifting eye.
NOTE: When installing lights, verify the star washer is in
place between the trunnion and T-handle before
tightening.
Figure 3-10. Removing Lights

Towing the Unit

Once the engine is shut down and the mast and lights are
properly stowed, follow these steps to prepare the unit for
towing.
1. Raise the rear jack completely and release the
locking pin to rotate it up into the travel position.
Verify the locking pin snaps into place.
2. Raise the outrigger jacks completely and release
the jack locking pins to swing the jacks up into the
travel position. Verify the locking pins snap into
place. Release the outrigger locking pins and slide
the outriggers into the trailer frame until the locking
pins snap into place.
3. Use the tongue jack to raise or lower the trailer
onto the hitch of the towing vehicle. Lock the hitch
coupling and attach safety chains or cables to the
vehicle. Remove the jack locking pin and rotate the
jack into the travel position. Replace locking pin.
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NOTE: A film of grease on the coupler will extend
coupler life and eliminate squeaking. Wipe the coupler
clean and apply fresh grease each time the unit is towed.
4. To ensure proper operation of the jacks, lubricate
the grease fittings located on the leveling jacks.
Refer to
interval information, refer to
Schedule.
5. Connect any trailer wiring to the tow vehicle. Check
for proper operation of the directional and brake
lights.
6. Verify the mast cradle lock is in place.
7. Verify doors and enclosure are properly latched.
8. If driving over rough ground, remove the bulbs from
the light fixtures.
9. Check for proper inflation of the trailer tires. For
maximum tire pressures, refer to Specifications.
10. See Figure
replace any lugs that are loose or missing. If a tire
has been removed for axle service or replaced,
tighten the lugs, in the order shown, to the
following specifications:
004481
Figure 3-11. Tightening Wheel Lugs
a. Start all lug nuts by hand.
b. First pass: tighten to 20-25 ft-lbs (27-33 Nm).
c. Second pass: tighten to 50-60 ft-lbs (67-81 Nm).
d. Third pass: tighten to 90-120 ft-lbs (122-162 Nm).
NOTE: After the first road use, re-torque the lug nuts in
sequence.
11. Maximum recommended speed for highway towing
is 45 mph (72 km/h). Recommended off-road
towing speed is not to exceed 10 mph (16 km/h) or
less, depending on the terrain.
Jack Maintenance. For maintenance
Basic Maintenance
3-11. Check the wheel lugs. Tighten or
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