Owner’s Manual for Mobile Generator 5
Introduction and Safety
Operating Safety
Positioning the Unit
•
The area immediately surrounding the unit should
be dry, clean, and free of debris.
• If the unit is equipped with a frame grounding stud,
follow any local, state, and National Electrical Code
(NEC) guidelines when connecting.
Lowering Trailer Tongue
For units shipped with the trailer tongue in the upright
position, follow the steps below to lower the tongue.
1. Elevate the unit using a hoist or forklift, or use the
jack located on the trailer tongue.
NOTE: If using the front jack for support, it must first be
moved to the jack mount location nearest the frame.
2. See Figure 1-1 Remove the mounting hardware
securing the tongue shipping brace to the trailer
frame (A).
Figure 1-1. Lowering Tongue Trailer
3. Remove the shipping brace and slide it into the
trailer tube opening. Secure the brace to the trailer
with the bolt located on the underside of the trailer
(B) and a new nylon locking nut.
4. See Figure 1-2. Flip the trailer tongue down and
reinstall the bolts and washers removed in step two
using two new nylon locking nuts (A). DO NOT
reuse the nylon locking nuts. Tighten the bolts to
80–109 ft-lb (108–148 Nm)
Figure 1-2. Lowering Tongue Trailer
NOTE: If the jack was used to support the unit while
removing the shipping brace, the jack must be moved
back to the tongue location before the unit can be towed.
Connect the trailer tongue to a vehicle or other support
and move the jack to the tongue location.
5. Tighten the bolt inside the jack mounting tube
nearest the frame.
6. See Figure 1-3 Remove the mounting hardware
from the front hood actuator clearance hole panel
(A). Tilt the panel forward. Reinstall the hardware
to secure the panel.
Figure 1-3. Lowering Tongue Trailer
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.
Hitch and Coupling
•
Verify the hitch and coupling on the towing vehicle
are rated equal to, or greater than, the trailer's
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
• Verify the trailer hitch and the coupling are
compatible. Verify the coupling is securely fastened
to the vehicle.
(000234a)
Crushing hazard. Verify unit is properly secured and
on level ground. An unsecured unit can suddenly roll
or move, causing death or serious injury.
WARNING
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