PAGE 10 — DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (06/11/09)
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:
Towing Safety Precautions
■
ALWAYS
attach trailer's safety chain to bumper of towing
vehicle.
■
ALWAYS
make sure the vehicle and trailer directional,
backup, brake, and trailer lights are connected and working
properly.
■
Remember the maximum speed unless otherwise posted for
highway towing is
45 MPH
. Recommended off-road towing
is not to exceed
10 MPH
or less depending on type of terrain.
■
Place
chocked blocks underneath wheel to prevent
rolling
,
while parked.
■
Place
support blocks underneath the trailer's bumper to
prevent
tipping
, while parked.
■
Use the trailer's hand winch to adjust the height of the trailer,
then insert locking pin to lock wheel stand in place, while
parked.
■
Avoid sudden stops and starts. This can cause skidding, or
jackknifing. Smooth, gradual starts and stops will improve
gas milage.
■
Avoid sharp turns to prevent rolling.
■
Remove wheel stand when transporting.
■
DO NOT
transport generator with fuel in tank.
Check with your county or state safety
towing regulations department before
towing your generator.
■
Make sure the hitch and coupling of the towing vehicle
are rated equal to, or greater than the trailer "gross vehicle
weight rating" (GVWR).
■
ALWAYS
inspect the hitch and coupling for wear.
NEVER
tow a trailer with defective hitches, couplings, chains
etc.
■
Check the tire air pressure on both towing vehicle and
trailer. Also check the tire tread wear on both vehicles.
■
ALWAYS
make sure the trailer is equipped with a "
Safety
Chain
".
DCA-180SSK — TOWING
Figure 1. Generator with Trailer
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