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Warning
Warning
Incorrect Use of Breakaway Brake
Falcon trailers are equipped with a breakaway brake system that can apply the brakes on
your trailer, should your trailer come loose from the hitch for any reason. The safety chains
and breakaway brake system must be in good condition and properly rigged to be effective.
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Improper rigging of the safety chains can result in loss of control of the
trailer and tow vehicle, leading to death or serious injury, if the trailer
uncouples from the tow vehicle.
1) Fasten chains to frame of tow vehicle. Do not fasten chains to any part
of the trailer hitch.
2) Cross chains underneath hitch and couple with enough slack to permit
turning and to hold tongue up should the trailer come loose.
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An ineffective or inoperative breakaway brake system can result in a
runaway trailer, leading to death or serious injury if the coupler or hitch
fails.
The lanyard should be long enough to allow for turning corners, yet short
enough to disengage the pin from the switch before the safety chains on
the hitch become taut in a trailer disconnect situation.
The breakaway cable must be connected to the tow vehicle -- NOT to any
part of the hitch.
Before towing the trailer, test the breakaway brake system. If the
breakaway brake system is not working, do not tow the trailer but have it
serviced or repaired before moving.
