User`s Manual Second Edition
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1. Towing Checklist Hitching Hitch is sufficient to tow trailer and load Hitch is properly attached to tow vehicle Safety chains and brake cable are properly attached cross safety chains under tongue of trailer All tires have correct pressure All lights are connected and working Loading Load is properly distributed on trailer Load does not exceed maximum gross trailer weight Load is securely strapped to trailer Towing Do not exceed 60 mph 97 km h Check connections and tire pressure at each stop Slow down for hazardous conditions Allow extra distance for following and passing other vehicles Genie Second Edition User s Manual Second Printing GT 5 GT 10 Genie North America Phone 425 881 1800 Toll Free 800 536 1800 Fax 425 883 3475 Keep this manual with you for reference while on the road User s Manual E Important Read understand and obey all safety rules and instructions before using this trailer Follow the procedures in this manual carefully when hitching and loading the trailer and keep this manual with you for reference while on the road Contents Page Towing Hazards sssrinin 1 Hitch Requirement cece 2 Before Hitching 0 0 0 eeeeeeeeeeeeeereeees 3 Hitching the Trailer ae 4 Loading the Trailer eeen 5 Loading Instructions cee 6 Towing Information aeee 8 BACKING vecesseeveseectseuihene2. 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 Backing Always drive slowly when backing a trailer Keep your hand on the bottom of the steering wheel Move your hand to the left to turn the trailer to the left Move your hand to the right to turn the trailer to the right If the trailer is not going where you want it to go or the trailer and vehicle start to jackknife pull forward to straighten out and start backing again Part No 82288 9 User s Manual Se Glossary Tongue the part of the trailer from the trailer bed to the coupler Coupler the part of the tongue that covers the hitch ball Hitch Ball the ball shaped part of the hitch onto which the coupler attaches Tongue Weight the downward weight that the tongue of a fully loaded trailer puts on the hitch ball Maximum Gross Trailer Weight the maximum capacity of the trailer plus the weight of the trailer itself Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR the maximum towable weight of the tow vehicle its occupants cargo and the tongue weight of the trailer as recommended by the tow vehicle manufacturer Gross Combined Weight Rating GCWR the combined gross vehicle weight of the tow vehicle and the trailer as specified by the tow vehicle manufacturer 10 Part No 82288 User s Manual EN Genie Industrie
3. properly centered on the trailer deck Use the center mark on each side of the trailer to properly center the load Loading Instructions 1 Pull the pins and lower the ramps on the back of the trailer Adjust the ramps to accomodate the axle width of the load Models with sides Lift the door latch handles and open the doors Secure the doors in the open position Part No 82288 User s Manual ae 4 Place 50 of the weight of the load on the front half of the trailer deck and 50 on the back half Refer to the center mark on each side of the trailer 5 Adjust the load to achieve the proper tongue weight 6 Loose items on the trailer lumber bricks etc must be contained and properly secured to the trailer 7 Secure the load Use binders or straps of sufficient quantity and strength to secure the load to the trailer AWARNING Collision hazard Failure to properly secure the load in the trailer could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury 8 Models with sides Close and latch the doors 9 Raise the ramps and lock them into place Note Confirm vehicle and trailer weights at a public scale Part No 82288 7 User s Manual Se Towing Information Driving a vehicle that is pulling a trailer is different from driving a vehicle alone Read the following instructions carefully Use the checklist on the back cover of this manual before towing and while on the road I
4. M Class III trailer hitch with a carrying capacity of 5000 Ibs 2268 kg MI 2 inch hitch ball GT 10 mM Class IV trailer hitch with a carrying capacity of 10 000 Ibs 4636 kg M 25 16 inch hitch ball 2 Part No 82288 User s Manual EN Before Hitching Be sure all lights mirrors and hitch components conform to federal and local regulations Be sure the trailer tires are properly inflated Be sure the hitch is properly and securely attached to your tow vehicle Be sure the following decals are in place and legible Part No Desc Quantity 62707 Maximum Towing Speed 1 82182 Maximum Capacity GT 10 1 82256 Tire Specifications 2 82186 Refer to loading 2 82255 Loading Safety 1 82284 Maximum Capacity GT 5 1 82184 Trailer Center models with sides 4 82184 Trailer Center models without sides 2 Part No 82288 3 User s Manual Se Hitching Trailer to Tow Vehicle 1 Raise the tongue of the trailer by turning the jack handle Position the hitch ball of the tow vehicle directly under the coupler on the trailer 3 Open the latch on the coupler 4 Turn the jack handle and lower the 8 coupler onto the hitch ball Close the latch on the coupler and secure the lynch pin Attach the safety chains and the safety brake chain to the vehicle Cross the safety chains under the tongue This will create a cradle to catch the tongue of the trailer if it becomes discon
5. nected from the tow vehicle Pull the jack release pin and rotate the tongue jack to the stowed position Insert the pin to secure the jack Connect and test the trailer lights Note When attaching the safety chains brake cable and lights allow some slack so the vehicle can make turns Do not let chains and cables drag on the ground Part No 82288 User s Manual ae Loading the Trailer Observe and Obey Collision hazard Failure AWARNING to properly load the trailer could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury VI Do not exceed the trailers maximum fully loaded gross weight rating Maximum Gross Trailer Weight GT 5 5000 Ibs 2268 kg GT 10 10 000 Ibs 4636 kg VI Refer to the serial plate for your trailers empty weight M The tongue weight of the trailer should be 10 of the loaded trailer weight Maximum Tongue Weight GT 5 500 Ibs 227 kg GT 10 1000 Ibs 454 kg Part No 82288 5 User s Manual eMM N LOADING THE TRAILER MI Do not exceed the Gross Combined Weight Rating of the tow vehicle and the trailer GCWR as specified by the tow vehicle manufacturer This is the maximum loaded weight the tow vehicle can tow M Do not overload your tow vehicle Check the manufacturer s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The total weight of the tow vehicle its occupants cargo and the tongue weight of the trailer must not exceed the GVWR MI Be sure the load is
6. nspect all connections at each stop 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 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 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 When turning with a trailer avoid jerky or sudden movements 8 Part No 82288 User s Manual EN 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
7. s PO Box 97030 Redmond WA 98073 9730 Reporting Safety Defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to Genie Industries If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in any individual problems between you your dealer or Genie Industries To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 366 0123 in Washington DC area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation 400 7th Street SW NSA 11 Washington DC 20590 You can also obtain information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline Part No 82288 11
8. scenuesh ivendenerbivesse 9 Glossary 0 ececeeeeteeeceeeeeeeeeeeeesteeeteteeees 10 Reporting Safety Defects 0 11 Copyright 2002 by Genie Industries Second Edition Second Printing July 2002 Genie is a Registered Trademark of Genie Industries in the USA and many other countries Z Printed on recycled paper s Printed in U S A Part No 82288 User s Manual ae Warning Failure to obey the instructions and safety rules in this manual could result in death or serious injury Towing Hazards Read understand and obey all of your tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendations warnings and instructions before towing this trailer Make sure your tow vehicle is properly maintained and capable of towing the trailer and its load Do not overload your tow vehicle Observe the manufacturer s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR Be sure the trailer is properly loaded and the load is secure Be sure the safety chains are securely attached to the tow vehicle before towing Be sure that all vehicle and trailer lights are operational Do not ride in the trailer Do not exceed the maximum towing speed 60 mph 97 km h Part No 82288 1 User s Manual eMM N Hitch Requirements Be sure your hitch is adequate to tow the trailer and its load Your hitch must attach to the underframe of the tow vehicle and meet the capacity requirements for your trailer model GT 5 m
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