Multiquip MP200SDLTE, MP200DLTE Trailer Safety Guidelines, Common Causes for Loss of Trailer

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TRAILER SAFETY INFORMATION

Safety precautions should be followed at all times when operating this equipment. Failure to read, understand and follow the Operating Instructions could result in injury to yourself and others. Loss of control of the trailer or tow ve- hicle can result in death or serious injury.

Common Causes for Loss of Trailer

■Driving too fast for the conditions (maximum speed when towing a trailer is 60 m.p.h.).

■Overloading the trailer or loading the trailer unevenly

■Trailer improperly coupled to the hitch

■No braking on trailer

■Not maintaining proper tire pressure

■Not keeping lug nuts tight

■Not properly maintaining the trailer structure.

Trailer Towing Guidelines

■Recheck the load tiedowns to make sure the load will not shift during towing.

■Before towing, check coupling, safety chain, safety brake, tires, wheels and lights.

■Check the lug nuts or bolts for tightness.

■Check coupler tightness after towing 50 miles.

■Adjust the brake controller to engage the trailer brakes before the tow vehicle brakes. Your dealer can assist you by making this adjustment.

■Use your mirrors to verify that you have room to change lanes or pull into traffic.

■Use your turn signals well in advance. Allow plenty of stopping space for your trailer and tow vehicle.

■Allow plenty of stopping space for your trailer and tow vehicle.

■DO NOT drive so fast that the trailer begins to sway due to speed.

■Allow plenty of room for passing. A rule of thumb is that the passing distance with a trailer is 4 times the passing distance without the trailer.

■Shift your automatic transmission into a lower gear for city driving.

TRAILER SAFETY GUIDELINES

■ALWAYS use lower gears for climbing and descending grades.

■DO NOT ride the brakes while descending grades, they may get so hot that they stop working. Then you will potentially have a runaway tow vehicle and trailer.

■To conserve fuel, don’t use full throttle to climb a hill. instead, build speed on the approach.

■Slow down for bumps in the road. Take your foot off the brake when crossing the bump.

■DO NOT brake while in a curve unless absolutely necessary. Instead, slow down before you enter the curve and power through the curve. This way, the towing vehicle remains in charge.

■DO NOT apply the brakes to correct extreme trailer swaying. Continued pulling of the trailer, and even slight acceleration, will provide a stabilizing force.

■Anticipate the trailer “swaying.” Swaying is the trailer reaction to the air pressure wave caused by passing trucks and busses. Continued pulling of the trailer provides a stabilizing force to correct swaying. DO NOT apply the brakes to correct trailer swaying.

■Use lower gear when driving down steep or long grades. Use the engine and transmission as a brake. Do not ride the brakes, as they can overheat and become ineffective.

■Be aware of your trailer height, especially when approaching roofed areas and around trees.

■Make regular stops, about once each hour. Confirm that:

A.Coupler is secure to the hitch and is locked.

B.Electrical connectors are made.

C.There is appropriate slack in the safety chains.

D.There is appropriate slack in the breakaway switch pullpin cable.

E.Tires are not visibly low on pressure

WARNING - Drive Safely

Driving too fast for severe road conditions can result in loss of control and cause death or serious injury.

Decrease your speed as road, weather and lighting conditions deteriorate.

ALWAYS check for local trailer-tow speed limits in

your area.

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Contents DRY Prime Pump Proposition 65WARNING Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety DefectsTraining Checklist Training ChecklistDaily PRE-OPERATION Checklist Table of Contents DRY Prime Pump Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/06/08 For Your Safety and the Safety of Others Safety Message Alert SymbolsAlways wear approved respiratory protection Safety Message Alert SymbolsOperating the pump Rules for Safe OperationAdd 1000 lbs kg. to Rules for Safe OperationBattery Pump Dimensions Pump DimensionsTrailer Dimensions Trailer DimensionsPump Specifications SpecificationsSpecifications Engine Impeller General InformationRear Fuel Tank Drain Plugs Remove either plug to drain fuel Pump ComponentsPump Components Type alternator Engine. See for detailed specificationsEngine Components SolenoidEngine Hour Meter Displays the number of hours Voltmeter Gauge Indicates the battery chargeEngine has been in use Oil Pressure Meter Monitors engine oil pressurePump Application Pumping ApplicationTowing Application See Trailer Safety GuidelinesPump will not be able to begin SetupSuction and discharge hoses are Tighten fuel tank cap securely after filling InspectionLonger suction hoses will require OperationTo the Start position Engine Shut-Down Pump StorageDry Pump Vacuum Test Maintenance PumpEngine Maintenance Maintenance Engine Fuel Tank Imsa Fuel FilterFuel Water Separator Filter Surge Brakes Maintenance TrailerManually Adjusting the Brakes Trailer BrakesHydraulic Brack Actuator Breakaway BatteryBreakaway Switch Brakes must be synchronizedWheel Bearings Hubs Adjustable ChannelWheel Hub Adjustment „ Install a new cotter pin through the spindle nut and axleTorsion Suspension Trailer MaintenanceAlways use lower gears for climbing and descending grades Trailer Safety GuidelinesCommon Causes for Loss of Trailer Trailer Towing GuidelinesCoupling to the Tow Vehicle Trailer Safety GuidelinesNever drive faster than what is safe Driving ConditionsInoperable Brakes, Lights or Mirrors Reporting Safety DefectsAdministrator New Jersey Avenue S.E Washington, DCVehicle VIN Tag Trailer VIN TagSuspension System Electrical ConnectorSafety Chains Tow VehicleBefore coupling the tow vehicle to CouplerTypes„ Ball Hitch Coupler „ Pintle Eye Coupler Ball Hitch CouplerOverloading can damage More than 1 inch Breakaway Cable Surge Brake System Attaching Safety Chain„ Attach the safety chains so that they Breakaway Brake SystemUncoupling the Ball Hitch Electric BrakeTestingConnecting Trailer Lights Pintle Coupler and Pintle Hook Pintle Hitch CouplerImproper tire pressure causes an unstable trailer and can Tire SafetyUnsafe Tires, Lug Nuts or Wheels Tire and Loading Information Determining Load Limit of TrailerTire Fundamentals StepDetermining Load Limit of Tow Vehicle Step P indicates the tire is for passenger vehicles Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards UtqgsReplacing Worn or Damaged Tires Tire Safety TipsLoad Range Tire RepairStart all wheel lug nuts by hand Wheel RimsWheels, Bearings and Lug Nuts Lug Nut Torque RequirementsLights and Signals Trailer Lightswiring DiagramTire and Loading Information Nameplate and DecalsPriming or Pump Flow Problems Troubleshooting PumpEngine Troubleshooting Troubleshooting EngineDipstick Troubleshooting EngineSurge Brake Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Trailer BrakesDRY Prime Pump Operation and Parts Manual REV. #3 10/06/08 Your Local Dealer is HERE’S HOW to GET Help

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