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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.