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Even though hitch component failure is rare, the breakaway switch and the safety chains must be
in good working order.
The picture below shows the control box, breakaway switch, and electrical wiring for a typical
emergency braking system.
NOTE: I have twice experienced an awful experience of pulling the trailer when the wheels
would not rotate. First time was scary, but the second time, I knew the problem. Tow chains
had pulled the Break-Away Switch Cable out of position. The trailer didn’t want to move. It
was an easy quick fix by pushing it back in place.
WARNING!
Do not fasten the breakaway switch lanyard to the hitch ball of any other removable part of the hitch.
Do not tow a trailer with a malfunctioning breakaway switch.
1)
Hitch the trailer to the tow vehicle.
2)
Pull out the breakaway switch actuating pin. Never leave the actuating pin out for more than
a few seconds as damage can result to wiring or the brakes. When the pin is out the full
power of your battery(s) is channelled to the brakes, which could result in possible damage to
the brakes or the wiring when the actuating pin is left out for an extended period of time.
3)
Test brakes by attempting to drive away. The breakaway switch is functioning properly if
the trailer brakes are activated. Complete this test quickly.
4)
If the brakes are not activated, check that the trailer battery is connected and fully charged
and the trailer brakes are properly adjusted.
5)
Obtain service repair if the trailer brakes do not operate after making these checks.
6)
Reinsert the breakaway switch actuating pin before towing the trailer.
Remove the pull pin every 3 months and lubricate it with light oil. Before reinserting the pin,
spray the inside of the switch with an electrical contact cleaner to prevent corrosion. Test the
breakaway switch operation before each trip as follows:
Emergency
Break-Away Switch
Emergency
Break- Away Cable
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