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Operator's ManualThird Edition • Second Printing

Part No. 97600 Genie TML-4000 and TML-4000N 19

Towing

1 Make sure the mast hold-down latch is securely

locked in place.

2 Make sure the covers are closed and secured.

3 Push to release the lock handle on each of the

side outriggers and place in the stowed

position. Make sure the spring pins lock the

outriggers securely in place.

4 Raise the tongue of the machine by turning the

tongue outrigger jack handle.

5 Position the transport vehicle under the coupler

on the tongue of the machine.

6 Open the latch on the coupler.

7 Turn the tongue outrigger jack handle to lower

the tongue and raise the outrigger foot pad off

the ground.

8 Close the latch on the coupler.

9 Rotate the tongue outrigger to the stowed

position and secure with the lock pin.

10 Attach the safety chains (if required).

11 Connect and test the trailer lights.

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.

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.

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