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DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 13
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Emergencies
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ALWAYS know the location of the
nearest .
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ALWAYS know the location of the
nearest and .
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ALWAYS know the location of the
nearest phone or
in case of emergencies.
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ALWAYS have easy access to the phone
numbers of the nearest ,
and . This information will
be invaluable in the case of an emergency.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Check with your local county or state safety towing
regulations, in addition to meeting
( DOT ) , before
towing your generator.
CAUTION - FOLLOW TOWING REGULATIONS
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The maximum speed for highway towing is 55 MPH unless
posted otherwise. Recommended off-road towing is not
to exceed
15 MPH or less depending on type of terrain.
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Place underneath wheel to prevent rolling ,
while parked.
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Use the trailer’s swivel jack to adjust the trailer height to
a level position while parked.
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Avoid sudden stops and starts. This can cause skidding,
or jack-knifing. Smooth, gradual starts and stops will
improve towing.
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Avoid sharp turns.
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Trailer should be adjusted to a level position at all times
when towing.
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Raise and lock trailer wheel stand in up position when
transporting.
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The maximum speed for highway towing is 55 MPH unless
posted otherwise. Recommended off-road towing is not
to exceed
15 MPH or less depending on type of terrain.
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Place support blocks underneath the trailer’s bumper to
prevent tipping , while parked.
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Avoid sharp turns to prevent rolling.
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DO NOT transport generator with fuel in tank.
Towing & Transporting Safety
To reduce the possibility of an accident while transporting
the generator on public roads, always make sure the trailer
that supports the generator and the towing vehicle are in
good operating condition and both units are mechanically
sound.
The following list of safety precautions should be followed
when towing your generator:
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ALWAYS shutdown engine before transporting.
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Tighten both fuel tank caps securely.
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If generator is mounted on a trailer, make sure trailer
complies with all local and state safety transportation laws.
Follow the listed
guidelines for basic towing techniques.
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Make sure the hitch and coupling of the towing vehicle
are rated equal to, or greater than the trailer "gross vehicle
weight rating.”
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ALWAYS inspect the hitch and coupling for wear. NEVER
tow a trailer with defective hitches, couplings, chains etc.
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Check the tire air pressure on both towing vehicle and
trailer.
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Also check the tire tread wear on both vehicles.
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ALWAYS make sure the trailer is equipped with a " Safety
Chain ".
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ALWAYS attach trailer’s safety chains to towing vehicle
properly.
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ALWAYS make sure the vehicle and trailer directional,
backup, brake, and trailer lights are connected and
working properly.
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DOT Requirements include the following:
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Connect and test electric brake operation.
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Secure portable power cables in cable tray with tie
wraps.