PAGE 8 — WT5C SERIES WATER TRAILER • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #6 (05/28/21)
SAFETY INFORMATION
DANGER
DO NOT start the engine near spilled fuel or combustible
fluids. Fuel is extremely flammable and its vapors can
cause an explosion if ignited.
ALWAYS refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from
sparks and open flames.
ALWAYS use extreme caution when working with
flammable liquids.
DO NOT fill the fuel tank while the engine is running
or hot.
DO NOT overfill tank, since spilled fuel could ignite if it
comes into contact with hot engine parts or sparks from
the ignition system.
Store fuel in appropriate containers, in well-ventilated
areas and away from sparks and flames.
NEVER use fuel as a cleaning agent.
DO NOT smoke around or near the
equipment. Fire or explosion could result
from fuel vapors or if fuel is spilled on a
hot engine.
CAUTION
Check with your local county or state safety
towing regulations, in addition to meeting
Department of Transportation (DOT)
SafetyTowing Regulations,before towing
your water trailer.
In order to reduce the possibility of an accident while
transporting the water trailer on public roads, ALWAYS
make sure the trailer and the towing vehicle are
mechanically sound and in good operating condition.
ALWAYS shut down engine before transporting.
Make sure the hitch and coupling of the towing vehicle
are rated equal to, or greater than the trailer “gross
vehicle weight rating.”
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 towing vehicle and
trailer.
Trailer tires should be inflated to 50 psi cold.
Also check the tire tread wear on both vehicles.
ALWAYS make sure the trailer is equipped with a
chain.
ALWAYS properly
attach trailer’s safety chains to towing
vehicle.
ALWAYS
make sure the vehicle and trailer directional,
backup, brake and trailer lights are connected and
working properly.
DOT Requirements include the following:
• Connect and test electric brake operation.
• Secure portable power cables in cable tray with tie
wraps.
The maximum speed for highway towing is 55 MPH
unless
posted otherwise. Recommended off-road towing is not
to exceed 15 MPH or less depending on type of terrain.
Avoid sudden stops and starts. This can cause skidding
or jack-knifing. Smooth, gradual starts and stops will
improve towing.
Avoid sharp turns to prevent rolling.
For Hydraulic Brake Models ALWAYS
ensure that when
backing up it is done in a slow, straight, and steady
manner to safeguard the brakes from locking up.
Trailer should be adjusted to a level position at all times
when towing.
Raise and lock trailer wheel stand in up position when
towing.
Place chock blocks
underneath wheels to prevent
rolling while parked.
Place support blocks
underneath the trailer’s bumper
to prevent tipping while parked.
Use the trailer’s swivel jack to adjust the trailer height to
a level position while parked.
