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Section 3 - Coupling To The Tow Vehicle
R6 3/30/2017 Page 30
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Latched Position – Figure 3-6
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There is no need to insert a pin into the hole
(A). With the handle down it is securely locked.
This hole is used for security only.
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Be sure the coupler is all the way on the hitch
ball and the locking mechanism is latched. A
properly engaged locking mechanism will allow
the coupler to raise the rear of the tow vehicle.
Using the trailer jack, test to see that you can
raise the rear of the tow vehicle by 1 inch, after
the coupler is locked to the hitch.
NOTICE
The tongue jack can be damaged by
overloading. Do not use the tongue jack to
raise the tow vehicle more than 1 inch.
If the coupler cannot be secured to the hitch
ball, do not tow the trailer.
Call Featherlite, Inc.
at 800-800-1230 or your dealer for assistance.
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Lower the trailer so that its entire tongue weight
is held by the hitch, and continue retracting the
jack to its fully retracted position.
3.2.1.e Rig the Safety Chains
Safety Chain Arrangement – Figure 3-7
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Visually inspect the safety chains and hooks for
wear or damage. Replace worn or damaged
safety chains and hooks before towing.
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Rig the safety chains so that they:
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Cris-cross underneath the coupler so if the
trailer uncouples, the safety chains can hold
the tongue up above the road. See figure 3-
7.
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Loop around a frame member of the tow
vehicle or to holes provided in the hitch
system (but, do
not attach them to an
interchangeable part of the hitch assembly)
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Attach hooks up from underneath the hole
(do not just drop into hole); and
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Provide enough slack to permit tight turns,
but not be close to the road surface to drag.