Operation
36833 C MGG100M Operating Manual 43
TOWING UNIT
1. Use the jack to raise or lower the trailer onto the hitch of the towing vehicle. Lock the hitch coupling and attach
the safety chains or cables to the vehicle. Raise the jack foot completely.
2. Connect trailer wiring to tow vehicle. Check for proper operation of the stop and signal lights.
3. Make sure all doors are properly latched.
4. Check for proper inflation of trailer tires. See Specifications for more information.
5. Check the wheel lugs. Tighten or replace any that are loose or missing. If a tire has been removed for axle ser-
vice or replaced, tighten the lugs in the order shown, to the following specifications.
Figure 23 - Lug Tightening Sequence
a. Start all lug nuts by hand.
b. First pass: tighten to 20–25 ft-lbs (27–33 Nm).
c. Second pass: tighten to 50–60 ft-lbs (67–81 Nm).
d. Third pass: tighten to 90–120 ft-lbs (122–162 Nm).
Note: After the first road use, re-torque the lug nuts in sequence.
Maximum recommended speed for highway towing is 45 mph (72 km/h). Maximum recommended speed for off-road
towing speed is 10 mph (16 km/h).
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