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Operational Safety
• Recommendations are adapted from TOWING A TRAILER-Being equipped for Safety, which is
published by the NHTSA. For a full publication contact the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration.
• This trailer kit is not a toy, do not allow children to play on or near trailer kit or crate.
• Familiarize yourself with trailer handling before driving on main roads. Short wheel base trailers will
react quickly to changes in steering direction.
• Do not allow anyone to ride in or on the trailer. Do not transport animals in this trailer. Trailer
compartments are air tight and pose a suffocation hazard.
Before each use
• Check all tires for proper inflation and damage. Repair/ inflate if necessary.
• Check torque of all lug nuts. Recommended torque for ½”-20 lug nuts is 85-95 ft.-lb. Always check
wheel manufacture for proper torque specs.
• Check trailer for loose hardware, structural integrity and any other condition that may affect safe
operation. Do not use this trailer kit if any damage is found until damage is repaired.
• Make sure all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working properly. Inspect
lights and wiring for any damage, replace any broken lenses, or reflectors, and repair any damaged
wiring.
• Check to make sure break away system is charging when hooked up to tow vehicle when vehicle is
running.
• Make sure all cargo are securely fastened in and on the trailer. Make sure all hitch pins are secured
with a cotter pin or other securing device.
• Make sure parking brake is properly adjusted and functioning. Supplemental wheel chocks are
recommended. Improperly adjusted parking brake may cause unwanted movement of trailer.
• Make sure safety chains are properly routed and not touching the ground and will allow for full
turning of trailer. Make sure Break away tether is attached to the tow vehicle’s frame. Do not hook
cable to safety chain loop or hitch ball.
Installation Instructions
Scout Trailer Kit
Part#87400/87400-01
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