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OVERRUN DEVICES
CAUTION
The breakaway cable operates the handbrake (emergency
brake), in the event of the caravan/trailer becoming detached
from the towing vehicle during towing. For this emergency
brake to work correctly, it is absolutely essential that the
following points are observed:
1. The breakaway cable MUST run through the breakaway
cable guide.
2. The breakaway cable MUST NOT be wrapped around the
jockey wheel, as this disables the emergency brake (Fig 40).
3. The cable MUST run as straight as possible and not
be restricted.
4. Ensure the cable is long enough to allow for cornering
and will not become taut or snag during use, as this
could result in the handbrake operating whilst towing.
Please refer to ‘Braked Trailers Use of Breakaway Cables’
information sheet, supplied with your caravan/trailer.
Fig 39 Breakaway Cable Guides
Fig 40 DO NOT wrap breakaway cable around jockey wheel
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