Genie TMZ-10 User Manual download pdf (Page 24)

22 Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 Part No. 72896

Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Increase the distance between your vehicle and

the vehicle in front of you to twice the normal

following distance when towing a trailer. Allow

more following distance in adverse weather.

Slow down for downgrades and shift your

transmission into a lower gear.

Slow down for curves, hazardous road conditions,

freeway exits, and when driving in adverse

weather.

Heavy winds, excessive speed, load shifting or

passing vehicles can cause the trailer to sway

while driving. If this occurs, do not brake, speed up

or turn the steering wheel. Turning the steering

wheel or applying the brakes can cause the vehicle

and trailer to jackknife. Let up on the gas pedal and

keep the steering wheel straight.

If the vehicle and/or trailer travels off the paved

road, hold the steering wheel firmly and let up on

the gas pedal. Do not apply the brakes. Do not turn

sharply. Slow down to under 25 mph / 40 km/h.

Gradually turn the steering wheel to get back on

the road. Proceed with caution when entering

traffic.

When passing other vehicles, be sure to leave

enough room for the extra length of the trailer. You

will need to go much farther beyond the passed

vehicle before you can return to your lane.

Avoid jerky or sudden movements when turning.

Transport

1 Set the parking brake.

2 Secure the boom with the hold-down latches.

3 Raise the tongue by turning the jack handle.

4 Position the ball of the transport vehicle directly

under the ball coupler.

5 Open the latch on the ball coupler.

6 Lower the tongue by turning the jack handle.

7 Close the latch on the ball coupler.

8 Attach the chains (if required) and the brake

safety cable to the vehicle. Cross the chains

under the hitch.

9 Pull the jack release handle and rotate the

tongue jack to the stowed position.

10 Connect and test the trailer lights.

11 Release the parking brake.

Towing Information

Use the checklist provided on the back cover of

this manual before towing and while on the road.

Inspect all connections at each stop.

Driving a vehicle/trailer combination is different

from driving a vehicle alone.

All tires must be properly inflated. Find the

recommended cold tire pressures on the tire

sidewall or trailer decal. Do not overinflate the tires.

Tire pressures go up during driving. Checking the

tire pressure when the tires are warm will give you

an inaccurate pressure reading.

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