2023 OWNER’S MANUAL
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How to Attach the Trailer
To connect the trailer to the tow vehicle, open the coupler
mechanism (instructions below). When necessary, raise the trailer
jack. Slowly back up the tow vehicle until the hitch ball is under the
coupler. This is easier to perform with another person standing
beside the trailer and guiding the driver.
Do not move the trailer to the tow vehicle. When the trailer is
moved without a tow vehicle, the brakes do not work.
If the latch accidentally opens, the coupler could detach from the
hitch ball. The hitch pin should fit easily into the hole. If it does not,
the coupler latch is not completely closed. Every time the coupler
is attached to the hitch ball, be sure the coupler completely covers
the hitch ball and the lift handle will not open. If the hitch pin is
damaged or lost, contact an authorized MasterCraft dealer to
purchase a replacement pin.
You must install either the hitch pin that is supplied or a padlock
(1/4” or 5/16” shank) into the hitch pin hole before towing to
prevent the coupler latch from accidentally opening.
To Open the Coupler
Remove the hitch pin from the hole in the side of the coupler. Slide
the lock/latch to the right which should allow the latch to spring
upward. The coupler should unlatch easily. If not, the ball may be
over-sized or egg-shaped, foreign matter could be lodged in the
coupler ball socket, or the coupler is pushing on the hitch ball.
Check to make sure the wheel on the tongue jack is raised or that
the rig is not parked downhill. Correct these conditions, and then
try to open the handle. If the tongue jack is forcing the front of the
trailer up or the trailer is pushing against the tow vehicle, it can
result in failure of the coupler to open properly.
To Close The Coupler
Place the coupler over the ball, lower the coupler and close the
latch and slide the lock forward.
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