Generac Mobile Products MLT6SK, Operating Manual

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Safety
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SERVICE SAFETY
All service work must be performed by qualified personnel who are familiar with the equipment. Only a
qualified electrician should troubleshoot or repair electrical problems occurring in this equipment. Fol-
low the safety guidelines described below to prevent hazardous situations which could result in severe
injury or death.
• NEVER wash the unit with high pressure hoses, power washers, or steam cleaners. Water may collect
in the unit, causing damage to electrical parts.
• ALWAYS use extreme caution when servicing this unit in damp conditions. Do not service the unit if
your skin or clothing is wet. Do not allow water to collect around the base of the unit.
• Replace all missing and hard to read decals. Decals provide important operating instructions and
warn of dangers and hazards.
• Before servicing the unit, make sure the Key switch and circuit breakers are in the OFF (O) position,
and the negative (-) terminal on the battery is disconnected.
NEVER perform even routine service
(oil/filter changes, cleaning, etc.) unless all electrical components are shut down.
• NEVER start the unit under load. The circuit breakers must be in the OFF (O) position when starting
the unit.
• Wear heavy leather gloves when handling winch cables. Never let cables slip through bare hands.
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.
• Check that the hitch and coupling on the towing vehicle are rated equal to, or greater than, the trailer's
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
• Check tires on trailer for tread wear, inflation, and condition.
• NEVER tow trailer using defective parts. Inspect the hitch and coupling for wear or damage.
• Make sure the trailer hitch and the coupling are compatible. Make sure the coupling is securely fastened
to the vehicle.
• Make sure directional and brake lights on the trailer are connected and working properly.
• Check that the lug nuts holding the wheels are tight and that none are missing.
• 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 terrain.
• When towing, maintain extra space between vehicles and avoid soft shoulders, curbs and sudden
lane changes. If you have not pulled a trailer before, practice turning, stopping and backing up in an
area away from heavy traffic.
• 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 trailer is towed.
• Connect safety chains in a crossing pattern under the tongue.
• Before towing the trailer, check 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 possible.
REPORTING TRAILER SAFETY DEFECTS
If you believe your trailer has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Generac Mobile Products