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1. Make sure that the coupler and
hitch ball are the same size (2 in).
2. Have someone guiding you and
back the tow vehicle as close as
possible to the trailer. This is eas-
ier and safer than pulling the trailer
to the vehicle.
3. Be sure the coupler-locking mech-
anism is released.
4. Raise the front end of the trailer.
Position the coupler directly over
the hitch ball and lower until it is all
the way down.
TTYYPPIICCAALL,, WWIITTHHOOUUTT BBRRAAKKEESS
1. Coupler-locking mechanism (released)
2. Coupler
3. Hitch ball
TTYYPPIICCAALL WWIITTHH BBRRAAKKEESS
1. Coupler-locking mechanism (released)
2. Coupler
5. Check under the coupling to be
certain that the ball clamp is below
the ball and not riding on top of the
ball.
TTYYPPIICCAALL,, WWIITTHHOOUUTT BBRRAAKKEESS
1. Coupler-locking mechanism (released)
2. Hitch ball in coupler
3. Ball clamp
6. Close the coupler on the hitch ball.
7. Using the jack, lift the trailer
tongue. If it comes loose from the
ball, open the coupler, make sure
the clamp is positioned correctly,
the close it again.
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8. Lock the coupler using a locking
pin.
TTYYPPIICCAALL,, WWIITTHHOOUUTT BBRRAAKKEESS
1. Locking pin
2. Coupler-locking mechanism in locked
position