Operating Guide

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Risk of battery exploding.
Battery box prop rod may contact battery
terminals, which may result in the battery
exploding.
Place battery box lid prop rod in retaining
clip.
Tongue Mounted Battery Boxes Only: When closing
the battery box lid, place the prop rod in the retaining
clip on the side of the battery box.
Failure to do so may result in the prop rod contacting
the battery terminals, which can result in the battery
exploding.
5.6 SecurIng cargo
Since the trailer cargo is subjected to longitudinal (front
/ back) and lateral (side / side) forces you must secure
all cargo that is not owable, so that it does not shift
while the trailer is being towed.
^ WARNING
Shifting cargo can result loss of control of
the trailer, and can lead to death or serious
injury.
Tie down all loads with proper sized
fasteners, chains, straps, etc.
Refer to www.fmcsa.dot.gov for regulations regarding
cargo securement rules.
6. pre-tow checklISt
6.1 pre-tow checklISt
Before towing, double-check all of these items:
• Tires, wheels and lug nuts. See “Breaking In A New
Trailer” section of this manual.
• Tire Pressure. Inate tires on trailer and tow vehicle
to the pressure stated on the Certication / VIN
label.
• Coupler secured and locked. See “Coupling To Tow
Vehicle” section of this manual.
• Safety chains properly rigged to tow vehicle, not to
hitch or ball. See “Coupling To Tow Vehicle” section
of this manual.
• Test Tail, Stop, and Turn Lights.
• Test trailer brakes.
• Safety breakaway lanyard fastened to tow vehicle,
not to safety chains. See “Coupling To Tow Vehicle”
section of this manual.
• Cargo properly loaded, balanced and tied down.
See the appropriate “Loading And Unloading”
section of this manual.
• Tongue weight and weight distribution set-up.
• Ramps secured for travel.
• Fire extinguisher.
• Flares and reectors.
6.2 make regular StopS
After each 50 miles, or one hour of towing, stop and
check the following items:
• Coupler secured.
• Safety chains are fastened and not dragging.
• Cargo secured.
• Doors latched and secured.
Pre-Tow Checklist