Generac Power Systems Magnum MGG100M, Руководство оператора

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Safety
4 MGG100M Operating Manual 36833 C
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. Also, 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.
• 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.
• Make sure directional and brake lights on the trailer are connected and working properly.
• Check that lug nuts holding 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.
Before towing the trailer, ensure the trailer’s weight is equally distributed across all tires. A large angle
between trailer and tow vehicle causes more weight to be carried by one axle, which can cause premature
wear on the tires and axles, resulting in potentially unsafe operating conditions.
The trailer is equipped with electric surge brakes. Check the 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 surge brake fluid reservoir.
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 extends coupler life and eliminates squeaking. Wipe the coupler clean and
apply fresh grease each time the trailer is towed.
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.
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 dealer, or Generac Mobile Products.
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 the Web site shown above.