Owner’s Manual for MWT500 Water Trailer
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction and Safety
Introduction ..........................................................1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1
How to Obtain Service .................................................1
Safety Rules .........................................................1
General Hazards ..................................................2
Electrical Hazards ................................................2
Explosion and Fire Hazards ................................2
Trailer Hazards .....................................................2
Fuel Hazards ........................................................3
Engine Safety .......................................................3
Operating Safety ..................................................3
Towing Safety ......................................................4
Hitch and Coupling ......................................................4
Running Lights ............................................................4
Wheels and Tires ........................................................4
Safe Towing Techniques .............................................4
Reporting Trailer Safety Defects ........................4
Section 2: General Information
Unit Specifications ..............................................5
Unit Serial Number Locations ............................6
Component Locations .........................................7
Trailer Tongue and Storage Bin ..................................7
Filling and Discharging Water .....................................8
Preparing Unit for Use .........................................9
Using Valves and Cam Locks .............................9
Filling Water Tank ................................................9
Hydrant as Fill Source .................................................9
Reservoir as Fill Source ............................................10
Discharging Water from Tank ...........................10
Using Rear Spray Bar ...............................................10
Using 2-Inch Flexible Spray Hose .............................10
Using 5/8-Inch Flexible Spray Hose ..........................11
Using Gravity Drain Bibb ...........................................11
Adjusting Rear Spray Bar .................................11
Draining Water from System ............................12
Basic Schedule .................................................. 13
Engine and Water Pump ................................... 13
Long-Term Storage ...................................................13
Jack .................................................................... 14
Side-Wind Models .....................................................14
Top-Wind Models ......................................................14
Trailer ................................................................. 17