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4.2.4 Rig the Safety Chains – Bumper Pull Trailer
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Visually inspect the safety chains and hooks for wear or damage.
Replace worn or damaged safety chains and hooks before towing.
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Rig the safety chains so that they:
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Cris-cross underneath the coupler so if the trailer uncouples, the
safety chains can hold the tongue up above the road.
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Loop around a frame member of the tow vehicle or to holes
provided in the hitch system (but, do
not
attach them to an
interchangeable part of the hitch assembly)
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Attach hooks up from underneath the hole (do not just drop into
hole); and
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Provide enough slack to permit tight turns, but not be close to the
road surface to drag. See figure 4-5 or 4-6.
Figure 4-5 – Safety Chain Arrangement W/O Surge Brakes
Figure 4-6 – Safety Chain Arrangement W/ Surge Brakes
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