BLW-400SSW-WELDER/AC GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #1 (06/15/01) — PAGE 21
BLW-400SSW —TOWING

To reduce the possibility of an accident while transporting

the generator on public roads, always make sure the trailer

(Figure 5) and the towing vehicle are in good operating

condition and both units are mechanically sound.

The following list of suggestions should be used when towing

your generator:

CAUTION :

Towing Safety Precautions

■
ALWAYS attach trailer's safety chain to bumper of towing
vehicle.
■
ALWAYS make sure the vehicle and trailer directional,
backup, brake, and trailer lights are connected and are
working properly.
■
The maximum speed (unless otherwise posted) for highway
towing is 45 MPH. Recommended off-road towing is not to
exceed 10 MPH or less, depending on type of terrain.
■
Place

chocked 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 hand winch to adjust the height of the trailer,
then insert locking pin to lock wheel stand in place, while
parked.
■
Avoid sudden stops and starts. This can cause skidding, or
jackknifing. Smooth, gradual starts and stops will improve
gas milage.
■
Avoid sharp turns to prevent rolling.
■
Remove wheel stand when transporting.
■
DO NOT transport generator with fuel in tank.
Check with your county or state safety
towing regulations department before
towing your generator. Vehicle towing
codes and regulations can vary from state
to state.
■
Make sure the hitch and coupling of the towing vehicle are
rated equal to, or greater than the trailer "gross vehicle weight
rating" (GVWR).
■
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. Also check the tire tread wear on both vehicles.
■
ALWAYS make sure the trailer is equipped with a "Safety
Chain".
Figure 5. Welder/AC Generator and Towing Trailer
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