Bri-Mar DT508LP, Owner'S Manual

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Coupling To The Tow Vehicle
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Improper electrical connection between the tow vehicle and the trailer will
result in inoperable lights and electric brakes, and can lead to collision.
Before each tow:
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Check that all lights and turn signals work
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Check that the electric brakes work by operating the brake controller
inside the tow vehicle
4.2.8.6 Uncoupling the Gooseneck Trailer
Follow these steps to uncouple your gooseneck trailer from the tow
vehicle:
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Block trailer tires to prevent the trailer from rolling, before jacking
the trailer up.
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If the tow vehicle has a tailgate, lower it.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Disconnect the breakaway brake switch lanyard.
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Disconnect the safety chains from the tow vehicle.
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Move the spring-loaded gooseneck receiver lock plate locking pin to
the OPEN position
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Rotate the lock plate to a position that permits the gooseneck ball to
exit the receiver.
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Before releasing dropleg jack, make certain ground surface below
jack base will support the trailer tongue load.
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Rotate the drop leg plunger pin handle so that the plunger pin is
released from the drop leg.
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Push down on the drop leg base with your foot to place a drop leg to
the desired lowered position.
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Rotate the plunger pin handle so that the plunger pin is attempting to
engage the drop leg.
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Slowly raise your foot, permitting the drop leg to raise. The plunger
pin will engage a hole in the drop leg.
Trailers