Multiquip DCA150SSiU - Manual (Page 9)

DCa150SSI/DCa150SSIu 60 hz gen. • operatIon anD partS manual — rev. #0 (11/23/09) — page 9
SAfETY INfOrMATION
Fuel SaFetY
Danger
Do not „ start the engine near spilled fuel or combustible
fl uids. Diesel fuel is extremely fl ammable and its vapors
can cause an explosion if ignited.
alWaYS
„ refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from
sparks and open fl ames.
alWaYS
„ use extreme caution when working with
fl ammable liquids.
Do not
„ fi ll the fuel tank while the engine is running
or hot.
Do not
„ overfi ll 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 fl ames.
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 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.