Multiquip MQ Power 60 Hz Generator DCA125USJ - Manual (Page 11)

DCA-125USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (01/27/11) — PAGE 11
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DCA-125USJ — SAFETY INFORMATION
FUEL SAFETY
DANGER
DO NOT „ start the engine near spilled fuel or combustible
fluids. Diesel fuel is extremely flammable and its vapors
can cause an explosion if ignited.
ALWAYS „ refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from
sparks and open flames.
ALWAYS „ use extreme caution when working with
flammable liquids.
DO NOT „ fill the fuel tank while the engine is running
or hot.
DO NOT „ overfill tank, since spilled fuel could 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 flames.
NEVER „ use fuel as a cleaning agent.
DO NOT „ smoke around or near the
equipment. Fire or explosion could result
from fuel vapors or if fuel is spilled on a
hot engine.
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 inflated 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: „
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-knifing. 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.