Hitch And Coupling; Running Lights; Safe Towing Techniques; Reporting Trailer Safety Defects - Generac Power Systems MIH800 Owner's Manual

Introduction and Safety
states require that large trailers be registered and
licensed. Contact your local Department of Transporta-
tion (DOT) office to verify 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 compat-
ible. Verify the coupling is securely fastened to the
vehicle.
DO NOT tow the trailer using defective parts.
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Inspect the hitch and coupling for wear or damage
before every tow.
• To eliminate squeaking, wipe the coupler clean and
apply fresh grease each time the trailer is towed.
Connect safety chains in a crossing pattern under
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the tongue.
• Before towing the trailer, verify that 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.
• Verify all access doors on the trailer are closed and
locked.

Running Lights

• Verify directional and brake lights on trailer are
connected and working properly.

Safe Towing Techniques

• Practice turning, stopping, and backing up in an
area away from heavy traffic prior to transporting
the unit.
• Maximum recommended speed for highway towing
is 45 mph (72 km/h). Recommended off-road tow-
ing speed is 10 mph (16 km/h) or less, depending
on terrain.
When towing, maintain extra space between vehi-
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cles and avoid soft shoulders, curbs, and sudden
lane changes.
• Reduce speed before curves, and maintain speed
throughout the curve.
Reduce speed before going over bumps or holes.
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Keep your foot off the accelerator while going over
bumps or holes.
• Do not tow unit with fuel in the fuel tank.
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Reporting Trailer Safety Defects

If you believe your trailer has a defect which could cause
a crash, injury, or death, you should immediately inform
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying Generac Mobile Prod-
ucts, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation. If it finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy cam-
paign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in an
individual problem between you, your dealer, or Generac
Mobile Products, LLC.
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 vehi-
cle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
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