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4 TRAILER USE
Your trailer is designed to be easily and conveniently moved and transported from one location to another.
It is the responsibility of the driver/user to securely attach the trailer to the tow vehicle, properly weigh the
entire vehicle and drive carefully. This section of the manual will provide the recommended instructions on
how each of these tasks should be done.
4.1 HOOKING UP/UNHOOKING
The trailer must be securely attached to the tow vehicle to be sure that is doesn't inadvertently disconnect
and that the electrical and braking systems function properly. Only use a tow vehicle that is equipped with
the recommended accessories to handle the towing application (Refer to Section 3.1.3 Tow Vehicle).
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8. Use the hitch jack to raise the tongue above the
ball.
9. Back the ball under the hitch pocket and stop.
Open pocket fully.
10. Use the hitch jack to lower the tongue and
socket around the hitch ball.
11. Close the coupler jaws around the ball and
secure with a mechanical retainer.
12. Use the hitch jack to install the weight distribut-
ing hitch spring bars. Refer to spring bar
manufacturers installation instructions and
follow them during installation.
13. After adjusting spring bars, lower the tongue to
transfer all the tongue weight to the hitch. Fully
raise the jack.
4.1.1 HOOKING UP/UNHOOKING
CONVENTIONAL TRAILER
Follow this procedure when hooking the trailer to
your tow vehicle:
1. Check Tow Vehicle:
Check that the ball is securely anchored to the
hitch frame, there are no bent or cracked
components and the ball is lubricated. Correct
deficiencies if any are found before attaching
trailer.
2. Check Trailer:
Check for cracks in the tongue frame and
under the front crossmember, that the ball lock
mechanism moves freely and that the hitch is
equipped with 2 safety chains. Correct defi-
ciencies if any are found before attaching
trailer.
3. Review and follow the hitch manufacturers
instructions.
4. Clear the area of bystanders especially small
children.
5. Slowly and carefully back tow vehicle up to the
trailer. It always works best if another person
helps to direct the tow vehicle. Stop when the
ball gets close to the tongue.
6. Lower the hitch jack into position to support the
tongue weight.
7. Raise and stow the trailer stabilizer jacks.
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