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Safety Quick-Guide
Install generator according to Own-
er’s Manual with engine end toward
hitch end of trailer.
Ground generator frame to trailer
frame — see Owner’s Manual.
Distribute weight so that trailer
tongue weight is approximately 10%
of the gross trailer weight (GTW).
Do not let tongue weight exceed
coupler and hitch rating.
Trailer
1
2
3
Gross Vehicle
Gross Trailer
Maximum
Up to 2000
(Up to 910)
2000 to 3500
(910 to 1590)
3500 to 5000
(1590 to 2270)
1000 (455)
2000 (910)
2000 (910)
3500 (1590)
3500 (1590)
100 (45)
200 (90)
200 (90)
350 (158)
350 (158)
Pipe
Bathroom
Scale
Approximately
10% Of GTW
Tongue − Level
Board
Class
1
1
Information From SAE J684 May 1987
2
Gross Trailer Weight (Actual Loaded Weight)
3
10% Of GTW Recommended
And
Coupler
Weight Rating
GVWR
lb (kg)
Weight GTW
2
lb (kg)
Tongue Weight
3
lb (kg)
Incorrect tongue weight can cause fishtailing and loss of control of
towing vehicle resulting in serious injury and equipment damage.
Always use safety chains when
towing.
Cross safety chains under coupling to
prevent tongue from dropping to
ground.
Allow only enough slack for tight
turns.
Bottom View
Side View
Safety chains can prevent runaway trailer in case hitch/coupler
fails.
Make sure hitch and ball are properly
sized, match each other, and are
fully engaged.
On optional ball couplers, always
insert hitch safety pin before towing.
Clevis
Lunette
Eye
Ball
Trailer
Tongue
Couplers
Safety Pin
Incorrect size or rating of hitch can cause trailer to break loose
from towing vehicle.
