Safety
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MGG155/210 Operating Manual
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DO NOT
start the unit under load. The main circuit breaker must be in the open position (press the
right I/O button on the controller) when starting the unit.
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.
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Verify the hitch and coupling on the towing vehicle are rated equal to, or greater than, the trailer's
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
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Check trailer tires for wear and proper inflation.
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DO NOT
tow trailer using defective parts. Inspect the hitch and coupling for wear or damage.
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Verify the trailer hitch and the coupling are compatible and the coupling is securely fastened to the
vehicle.
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Verify the directional and brake lights on the trailer are connected and working properly.
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. Verify wheel lug nuts are present and tightened to the specified torque.
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Maximum recommended speed for highway towing is 45 mph (72 km/h). Recommended off-road
towing speed is 10 mph (16 km/h).
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When towing, maintain extra space between vehicles and avoid soft shoulders, curbs and sudden
lane changes. Practice turning, stopping and backing up in an area away from heavy traffic prior to
transporting unit.
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Wipe the coupler clean and apply fresh grease each time the trailer is towed to eliminate squeaking.
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Connect safety chains in a crossing pattern under the tongue and
ATTACH THE BREAKAWAY
CABLE
TO THE REAR BUMPER OF THE TOWING VEHICLE.
Do not attach the cable to the trailer
hitch.
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The trailer is equipped with hydraulic or electric surge brakes. Verify proper operation of the brakes
by braking the vehicle at a slow speed before entering traffic. Both the trailer and the vehicle should
brake smoothly. If the trailer seems to be pushing, check the level in the brake fluid reservoir, if
equipped.
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
LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation; and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group
of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in an individual
problem between you, your Independent Authorized Service 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 vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
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