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Item 69897
SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCEASSEMBLY
Connection
WARNING!
Only use a 2" ball hitch
(not
included) on the towing vehicle.
1.
To reduce friction between the hitch ball
and Hitch Coupler (2), apply a thin layer of
heavy weight grease over the hitch ball.
2.
Remove the R-Clip (43) and Locking Pin (47).
Hitch
Coupler (2)
Locking
Pin (47)
2 mm R-Clip (43)
Figure
N:
Remove R-Clip and Lock Pin
3.
Then, pull up on the Trigger and lift up on the Handle.
4.
With assistance, place the Hitch Coupler
over the vehicle’s hitch ball and pull back on
the Trigger and push down on the Handle
until the Trigger locks in the
slot.
Hitch Ball
Hitch Ball
(not included)
(not included)
Handle
Trigger
Adjusting
Nut
Safety
Chain (1)
Figure
O:
Ball Connection
5.
Pull up and down on the Coupler to make sure the
hitch ball is fitting snugly in the Coupler. There must
be
no play
no play
between the hitch ball and Coupler.
WARNING!
If there is play, tighten the Adjusting
Nut
until no play is present.
After unlocking the Handle, the Nut retaining
plate
(holding the Adjusting
Nut in place) needs to be
pressed back while the Nut is tightened. After
Nut
is tightened,
the retaining plate needs to t in
place against the ats of the Nut to prevent
it from moving
. This
adjustment
should
be
done by two people. If the Adjusting
Nut
is too tight, the Handle will not lock.
6.
After the Adjusting Nut is properly adjusted,
pull back on the Trigger and push down on
the Handle until the Trigger locks in the slot.
Pull
up
on
Handle firmly
to make sure the Trigger
is locked in place and the Handle cannot
move.
Replace the Locking
Pin and 2mm R-Clip.
7.
Attach each side of the Safety
Chain (1) equally
to the towing vehicle’s rear bumper or frame.
8.
Connect the Wiring Harness to the
towing vehicle’s 12 Volt DC system.
NOTE:
Consult the operator’s manual of the towing
vehicle for proper connection instructions.
9.
When towing the Trailer over long
distances stop and check the tightness of
all connections, Side Running Lights (45),
and
Tail
Lights
(23L,
23R)
at least
every 100 miles.
at least every 100 miles.at least
10.
Carry emergency flares and fire extinguisher,
if required for operation in your state.
Carry extra bulbs and fuses if towing the
Trailer at night over long distances.