CBS Products C-823-13, Operating And Maintenance Manual

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m) Ensure that the retaining clip on both rear prop stands is fitted and the handle is
positioned inline with the main chassis side member when in the raised position.
n) If towing with a car transporter vehicle, or any other vehicle, which has a long rear
overhang, extra forces can be applied to the coupling and towing device causing
rapid wear and damage. Please consult our Sales Department.
7.2 WHEN ON THE ROAD REVERSING
– AUTO
REVERSING BRAKES
a) Simply reverse with towing vehicle having checked all is clear around you. Initial
resistance will
be felt as brakes are applied on trailer and then automatically ‘roll-
off’, allowing reversing to continue. If reversing a heavy trailer up an incline, or on
grass or other slippery surfaces, wheel spin on the towing vehicle may occur, as
brakes initially come on.
b) If so, simply pull forward on to flat surface and recommence reversing operation
from there.
c) If trailer regularly has to be reversed up a steep incline, then an optional manual
override for such conditions can be offered.
7.3 PARKING
– AUTO REVERSING BRAKED TRAILERS
a) Apply handbrake fully (if energy stores is fitted to rear of coupling then apply
further pressure to the handbrake to compress the spring which is fitted within the
energy store component). This ensures that should brake roll-off occur when a
trailer is parked with the rear facing down an incline that the brakes will
automatically be re-applied. . Please remember brake linkage must be free to
move fully during overrun braking when on the road, also handbrake so that
breakaway cable can apply brakes if trailer should part company with towing
vehicle. If the unit is fitted with a power assisted handbrake, then no further action
is required as the handbrake will automatically take up any further movement
should roll-off start to occur when parked on a slope.
b) Disconnect electrical plug from socket and store in safe position.
c) Loosen jockey clamp and lower jockey wheel to ground. Firmly re-righten clamp
(by hand). Press back trigger with thumb and lift handle on coupling head. At the
same time raise front of trailer by use of jockey wheel until head is fully clear of
ball on towing vehicle, if additional front mounted prop is fitted, ensure it is
correctly lowered and secured.
d) Disconnect breakaway cable from towing vehicle.
e) Drive towing vehicle clear of trailer. (in the case of a coupling fitted with an eye
follow above instructions except in respect of the final disconnecting of the towing
vehicle in which case the instructions supplied with the towing jaw or hook should
be used accordingly).
f) As extra security it is strongly recommended that the wheels of the trailer should
be chocked as an additional safeguard.