Bri-Mar DT508LP, Owner'S Manual

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Coupling To The Tow Vehicle
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ARNING
A loose gooseneck ball can result in uncoupling, leading to death or
serious injury.
Make sure the gooseneck ball nut is tight before coupling the trailer.
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Wipe the inside and outside of the receiver clean and inspect it
visually for cracks; and feel the inside of the receiver for worn spots
and pits. If any of these conditions exist, have the receiver replaced
before coupling the trailer.
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Lubricate the inside of the gooseneck ball receiver with automotive
bearing grease.
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Be sure the receiver is tight to the trailer. All receiver fasteners must
be visibly solid against the trailer frame.
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Release the jack handle or crank from its holder.
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Rotate the handle/crank clockwise to raise the bottom surface of the
gooseneck to be above the top of the gooseneck ball.
4.2.8.1 Prepare the Gooseneck Receiver
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Release the lock plate on the gooseneck ball receiver. With the
spring-loaded lock plate locking pin in the OPEN position, rotate the
lock plate to a position that allows the gooseneck ball to enter the
receiver.
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Slowly back up the tow vehicle so that the ball is aligned under the
gooseneck ball receiver.
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ARNING
If the trailer drops during coupling, death or serious injury may result.
There must be no one under the trailer or coupler before or during the
coupling operation.
4.2.8.2 Couple the Trailer to the Tow Vehicle
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Rotate the jack handle counter-clockwise. This will retract the jack
causing the receiver to drop down so it can fully engage the
Trailers