Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc
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FlexCart 48 Header Transport
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Brakes
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The trailer features electric drum brakes on the two rear axles. The towing vehicle
MUST
HAVE
a functioning trailer brake controller.
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The trailer features an electric breakaway kit to activate
the trailer brakes in the case of the trailer separating from
the towing vehicle. Tie the breakaway cable securely to
the tow vehicle, and plug the other end into the switch.
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Make sure this is plugged in before moving. When
it is removed, the brakes will activate.
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The breakaway switch will only activate when
the trailer is plugged into the tow vehicle. It will
not act as a parking brake on a slope for example.
Wheels should be chocked as necessary when the
trailer is disconnected.
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Make sure that the breakaway battery is fully charged.
Press the button on the side of box. A green light indicates full charge. A red light indicates
low charge. Plugging the trailer plug into a vehicle will charge it (approximately 20 minutes
for full charge). An amber light will show while the battery is connected to a vehicle.
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The battery charger may drain the vehicle’s battery when the vehicle is turned off. To
determine if this is the case, look for the amber light on the side of the breakaway
battery kit. To protect the vehicle’s battery, the trailer should be unplugged if left
connected overnight.
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Check that the brakes are functioning properly before each trip. Slowly drive forward, then
apply the brakes. They should apply just before the towing vehicle’s brakes, but not so early
that they tug on the vehicle, or lock up. Adjustments should be made using the vehicle’s brake
controller.