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WARNING: If the trailer is not properly secured to the tow vehicles tow hitch, the trailer may separate
from the tow vehicle and cause severe injury or property damage. Always ensure that the tow
hitch and trailer tongue are properly connected, in good working condition and that safety
chains are properly connected from the trailer to the tow vehicle.
WARNING: Never allow a person to ride in or on a trailer that is being towed. All states prohibit
passengers in towed vehicles. A person can fall off and be struck by another vehicle or run
over by the towed trailer. Failure to observe this warning can result in death.
WARNING: Before using a tow vehicle with a trailer mounted generator, verify that the vehicle is designed
for the load. Using a vehicle that is too small is very dangerous. Be certain that it can handle the
M.G.V.W. (Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight) and the tongue weight for safe towing and braking.
WARNING: For a new trailer, the wheel lug nuts should be tightened to the proper torque specification
before use, after 50 miles of operation, after 100 miles of operation and periodically thereafter.
Failure to check the lug nuts for proper tightness can result in an accident due to a wheel
falling from the trailer.
WARNING: Never operate a trailer or tow vehicle that has a loose, missing or broken lug nut. The trailer
is designed for safe operation with all lug nuts installed and all at the proper torque rating.
Operating the trailer with one or more broken or missing lug nuts greatly increases the load
on the remaining nuts and can cause failure of the remaining nuts that can result in an
accident due to a wheel falling from the trailer.
WARNING: Maximum safe highway speed for towing the light tower set is 55 miles per hour. Excessive
speed or improper towing may result in an accident or damage.
Caution:
Before towing, be sure that the mast, jack and outriggers are properly and securely stowed
for travel to prevent trailer damage. Also be sure all enclosure doors are closed and locked.
Towing Instructions
4-2 Operation
See Figure 4-1 for component identification.
1.
Mast must be stowed and locked (mast lock pin installed).
2.
If the light fixtures are mounted on the mast, reposition the light fixtures on the stowed
mast so the four light glass fronts are tilted away from the objects that may be
propelled from the tires during transportation.
3.
Ensure that all light fixtures are properly secured to the mast.
4.
If outrigger jacks are extended, retract the jacks and rotate rear jacks up 90 degrees
and lock into position. Pull Outrigger Locks and slide outriggers in all the way until
Outrigger Locks are locked.
5.
Shut all doors on the engine compartment housing and latch the locks.
6.
Back the tow vehicle to within a few inches of the trailer coupler.
7.
Be sure the Coupler Handle is in the "UP" (open) position.
8.
Adjust the trailer jack for the height of the ball hitch on the tow vehicle.
9.
Back the tow vehicle so the trailer coupler is directly over the tow vehicle ball hitch.
10. Lower the trailer so the trailer coupler rests securely on the ball hitch of the tow vehicle.
11. Move the Coupler Handle to the horizontal position and lock it in place to securely hold
the ball hitch of the tow vehicle. If this is not done properly, the trailer may become
unhitched when it is towed.
12. Retract the front jack, pull the jack pin and rotate the jack 90 degrees from vertical to
the horizontal position, making sure the self−locking pin reseats and the jack is secured
to the tow bar (stowed position).
13. Connect safety chains, making sure to cross them. If a safety chain is too long, simply
twist it a few turns to shorten the chain before attaching to the tow vehicle.
14. Connect the trailer light connector to the tow vehicle.
15. Test the trailer lights to ensure they are operational.
16. Check tires for proper inflation.
17. Check wheel lug nuts for correct tightness (see Figure 4-2).
Wheel nuts/bolts should be torqued before the first road use and after each wheel
removal. Check and re−torque after the first 50 miles and again at 100 miles.
Check periodically thereafter.
18. Verify that all jacks, outriggers, pins, cables, and light fixtures are in their proper place
and/or are secured.
19. Release the trailer wheel parking brake if equipped (optional equipment) and if set.
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