Towing - MULTIQUIP Power WHISPERWATT DCA-400SPK Parts And Operation Manual

Towing Safety Precautions
CAUTION :
Check with your county or state safety
towing regulations department before
towing your generator. Vehicle towing
To reduce the possibility of an accident while transporting
the generator on public roads, always make sure the trailer
(Figure 1) that supports the generator and the towing vehicle
are in good operating condition and both units are
mechanically sound.
The following list of suggestions should be used when towing
your generator:
I Make sure the hitch and coupling of the towing vehicle
are rated equal to, or greater than the trailer "gross vehicle
weight rating" (GVWR).
I ALWAYS inspect the hitch and coupling for wear. NEVER
tow a trailer with defective hitches, couplings, chains
etc.
I Check the tire air pressure on both towing vehicle and
trailer. Also check the tire tread wear on both vehicles.
I ALWAYS make sure the trailer is equipped with a "Safety
Chain".
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I ALWAYS attach trailer's safety chain to bumper of towing
I ALWAYS make sure the vehicle and trailer directional,
I The maximum speed unless otherwise posted for highway
I Place chocked blocks underneath wheel to prevent
I Place support blocks underneath the trailer's bumper to
I Use the trailer's hand winch to adjust the height of the
I Avoid sudden stops and starts. This can cause skidding,
I Avoid sharp turns to prevent rolling.
I Remove wheel stand when transporting.
I DO NOT transport generator with fuel in tank.
Figure 1. Generator with Trailer
DCA-400SPK — TOWING
vehicle.
backup, brake, and trailer lights are connected and
working properly.
towing is 45 MPH. Recommended off-road towing is not
to exceed 10 MPH or less depending on type of terrain.
rolling, while parked. rolling rolling rolling rolling
prevent tipping tipping tipping , while parked. tipping tipping
trailer, then insert locking pin to lock wheel stand in place,
while parked.
or jackknifing. Smooth, gradual starts and stops will
improve gas milage.