Safety information – Multiquip TRASH PUMP (hatz 1B40u-2203a diesel engine) Qp4tZt10p User Manual

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page 10 — qp4TzT10p/TMp16F/TMpXF Trash puMp • operaTion & parTs Manual — rev. #1 (08/29/11)

ToWing saFeTY

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 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 the trailer that supports the generator and

the towing vehicle are mechanically sound and in good

operating condition.

alWaYs shutdown 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 towing vehicle and

trailer.

Trailer tires should be infl ated to 50 psi cold.

Also check the tire tread wear on both vehicles.

alWaYs make sure the trailer is equipped with a safety

chain.

alWaYs properly attach trailer’s safety chains to 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 type of terrain.

Avoid sudden stops and starts. This can cause skidding,

or jack-knifi ng. Smooth, gradual starts and stops will

improve towing.

Avoid sharp turns to prevent rolling.

Trailer should be adjusted to a level position at all times

when towing.

Raise and lock trailer wheel stand in up position when

towing.

Place

chock blocks underneath wheel 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.

environMenTal saFeTY

NOTICE

Dispose of hazardous waste properly.

Examples of potentially hazardous waste

are used motor oil, fuel and fuel fi lters.

Do noT use food or plastic containers to dispose of

hazardous waste.

Do noT pour waste, oil or fuel directly onto the ground,

down a drain or into any water source.

saFety inFOrMatiOn

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