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Installation Instructions
Scout Trailer Kit
Part#87400/87400-01
30. Install break away system tether switch to the underside of the tongue using a bolt , washers and
nylock nut. Do not over tighten, as the switch must be able to pivot on the bolt. Location will vary
depending on type of coupler being used. Mount into a position where the lanyard does not
interfere with any object and has the straightest pull possible. We have supplied a mounting hole
on the bottom of the tongue just in front of where the parking brake is mounted. Be sure lanyard
does not contact the ground. Do not hook the lanyard to the safety chain loop or hitch ball, It is
ideal to have it secured directly to the frame of the tow vehicle. You want the lanyard to be longer
than the tow chains and must not bind when maneuvering the trailer. The theory is that you want
your safety chains to be the first line of defense in case of a trailer separation, then you want the
brakes to be applied only if the safety chains fail and you have a complete detachment of the
trailer. It will need to have the deutsch connector installed and plugged into the tongue wiring in
order to function properly Fig 34 & 35.
31. Attach coupler into the front 2” receiver and
secure using 5/8” hitch pin. The 2” receiver will
accept many aftermarket articulating style
couplers (not included). The supplied ball
coupler is for on-road use only due to its limited
range of movement. Off-road use may cause
detachment of the coupler from the ball. There
are several articulating hitches on the market
such as the Max coupler, lock-n-roll, pintle hooks
etc. Choose which one suits your needs the best.
We have had great success with the max coupler.
Do not use any type of weight distribution hitch
or load levelers, detachment from tow vehicle or
damage may occur.
Fig 35
Fig 34
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