Generac Power Systems MDG25IF4, Owner'S Manual

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34 Owner’s Manual for Mobile Generator
Operation
Towing the Unit
1. Verify the engine is OFF.
2. Use the tongue jack to raise or lower the trailer
onto the hitch of the towing vehicle. Lock the hitch
coupling and attach the safety chains or cables to
the vehicle. Release the jack locking pin and rotate
the jack into the travel position. Verify the locking
pin snaps into place.
NOTE: 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 unit is towed.
3. Lubricate the grease fittings located on the leveling
jacks to verify proper operation of the jacks. See
Jack Maintenance .
For maintenance interval
information, see
Basic Maintenance Schedule .
4. Connect trailer wiring to the tow vehicle. Check for
proper operation of the directional and brake lights.
5. Verify all doors and hoods are properly latched.
6. Check for proper inflation of the trailer tires. Proper
inflation is specified in Specifications .
7. Check the wheel lugs. Tighten or replace any lugs
that are loose or missing. If a tire has been re-
moved for axle service or replaced, tighten the lugs
in the order shown in
Figure 3-12
to the following
specifications:
Figure 3-12. Lug Sequence
NOTE: Maximum recommended speed for highway
towing is 45 mph (72 km/h). Recommended off-road
towing speed is 10 mph (16 km/h), depending on the
terrain.
Lifting the Unit
1. Verify the equipment being used to lift the unit is in
good condition and has sufficient capacity. For
approximate weights, see Specifications .
2. Close and lock all hoods and doors.
a. Start all lug nuts by hand.
b. First pass tighten to 20–25 ft-lb (27–33 Nm).
c. Second pass tighten to 50–60 ft-lb (67–81 Nm).
d. Third pass tighten to 90–120 ft-lb (122–162 Nm).
WARNING
(000233a)
Personal injury. Trailer must be securely coupled to the
hitch with the chains correctly attached. Uncoupled or
unchained towing could result in death or serious injury.
(000231a)
Personal injury. Do not operate unit during transport.
Doing so could result in death, serious injury, or
property damage.
WARNING
(000234a)
Crushing hazard. Verify unit is properly secured and
on level ground. An unsecured unit can suddenly roll
or move, causing death or serious injury.
WARNING
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WARNING
Property or Equipment Damage. Tighten wheel lug
nuts after first 50 miles to factory specifications.
Failure to do so could result in death, serious injury,
property or equipment damage.
(000235)
Personal injury. Failure to properly connect
lifting cables, chains, or straps could result in
death, serious injury, or property damage.
(000346)
WARNING
WARNING
Personal Injury. Do not use lifting eye if there are
signs of damage or corrosion. Doing so could result
in death, serious injury, or property damage.
(000433)
WARNING
Personal Injury. Do not use lifting eye other than as
directed. Doing so could result in death, serious
injury, or property damage.
(000434)