Magnum — Towing the Unit
Operation · Trailer
From a Magnum operator's manual covering: MLT5150M, MLT5200IV, MLT5200IVCAN. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Magnum MLT5200IVCAN, Mitsubishi S4L2-W461ML engine, Isuzu 4LE1NYGV-03 or 4LE1NYGV-03E engine, Isuzu 4LE1NYGV-03G engine
Procedure
- Once engine shut down and mast and lights properly stowed, follow steps to prepare unit for towing.
- Raise rear jack completely and release locking pin to rotate it up into travel position. Ensure locking pin snaps into place.
- Raise outrigger jacks completely and release jack locking pin to swing jacks up into travel position. Ensure locking pins snap. Release outrigger locking pins and slide outriggers into trailer frame u
- Use tongue jack to raise or lower trailer onto hitch of towing vehicle. Lock hitch coupling and attach safety chains or cables. Remove jack locking pin and rotate jack into travel position. Replace pi
- Lube grease fittings on leveling jacks.
- Connect trailer wiring to tow vehicle. Check stop and signal lights.
- Make sure mast cradle locking pin is in place.
- Make sure doors are properly latched.
- If driving over rough ground, remove bulbs from light fixtures.
- Check proper inflation of trailer tires.
- Check wheel lugs. Tighten or replace loose or missing. If tire removed, tighten lugs in order to specs: first pass 20-25 ft-lbs, second pass 50-60 ft-lbs, third pass 90-120 ft-lbs.
Tools required
- torque wrench Amazon
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Specs & values
- 20-25 FridayParts $42.95 ft-lbs (27-33 Nm)
- 50-60 FridayParts $15.68 ft-lbs (67-81 Nm)
- 90-120 FridayParts $377.99 ft-lbs (122-162 Nm)
Full service-parts list: Magnum MLT5200IVCAN →, Mitsubishi S4L2-W461ML engine →
Source: Magnum operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.