GENERATOR SERVICE AND TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL — REV. #0 (08/29/23) — PAGE 7
SAFETY INFORMATION
DANGER
NEVER start the engine near spilled fuel or combustible
uids. Diesel fuel is extremely ammable and its vapors
can cause an explosion if ignited.
ALWAYS refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from
sparks and open ames.
ALWAYS use extreme caution when working with
fl ammable liquids.
NEVER fill the fuel tank while the engine is
running or hot.
NEVER over ll the fuel tank. Spilled fuel can ignite if it
comes into contact with hot engine parts or sparks from
the ignition system.
Store fuel in appropriate containers, in well-ventilated
areas and away from sparks and ames.
NEVER use fuel as a cleaning agent.
NEVER smoke around or near the
equipment. Fire or explosion could result
from fuel vapors or if fuel is spilled on a
hot engine.
CAUTION
Check with your local county or state safety
towing regulations, in addition to meeting
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Safety Towing Regulations, before towing
your generator.
Refer to the MQ Power trailer manual for additional
safety information.
In order to reduce the possibility of an accident
while transporting the generator on public roads,
ALWAYS make sure that the trailer that supports the
generator and the towing vehicle are both mechanically
sound and in good operating condition.
ALWAYS shut down the engine before transporting.
Make sure the hitch and coupling of the towing
vehicle are rated equal to or greater than the trailer
gross vehicle weight rating.
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 the towing vehicle and
the trailer.
In ate trailer tires as indicated on side wall
of tire.
Also check the tire tread wear on both vehicles.
ALWAYS
make sure the trailer is equipped with
safety chains.
ALWAYS properly attach the trailer’s safety chains to
the towing vehicle.
ALWAYS
make sure the vehicle and trailer directional,
backup, brake, and trailer lights are connected and
working properly.
DOT requirements include the following:
• Connect and test electric brake operation.
• Secure portable power cables in cable tray with
tie wraps.
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 the type
of terrain.
Avoid sudden stops and starts. These can cause
skidding or jackkni ng. Smooth, gradual starts and stops
will improve towing.
Avoid sharp turns to prevent rolling.
The trailer should be adjusted to a level position at all
times when towing.
Raise and lock the trailer wheel stand in the upright
position when towing.
Place chock blocks
underneath the wheels to prevent
rolling while parked.
Place support blocks
underneath the trailer’s bumper
to prevent tipping while parked.
Use the trailer’s swivel jack to adjust the trailer height to
a level position while parked.
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