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Item 64831
Operation Safety
1� This Trailer is not a toy�
Do not allow children to play on or near this item�
2� Never allow anyone to ride in or on the trailer�
3� Do not transport animals in this trailer�
Before each Use
1� Check Tire condition and air pressure�
2� Make sure Hitch, coupler, drawbar, and other
equipment that connect the trailer and the tow
vehicle are properly secured and adjusted�
3� Check that all items are securely
fastened on and in the Trailer�
4� Be sure the Trailer jack, tongue support, and any
attached stabilizers are raised and locked in place�
5� Check load distribution to make sure
the tow vehicle and trailer are properly
balanced front to back and side to side�
6� Check side- and rear-view mirrors to
make sure you have good visibility�
7� Make sure you have wheel chocks and jack stands�
8� Check trailer for loose bolts and nuts,
structural cracks and bends, and any other
condition that may affect its safe operation�
Do not use the Trailer even if minor damage appears�
General Handling
1� Use the driving gear that the towing vehicle
manufacturer recommends for towing�
2� Drive at low speeds� This will place less strain on
your tow vehicle and trailer� Trailer instability (sway)
is more likely to occur as speed increases�
Do not
exceed 5 miles per hour when towing the trailer.
3� Avoid sudden stops and starts that can
cause skidding, sliding, or jackknifing�
4� Avoid sudden steering maneuvers that might
create sway or undue side force on the trailer�
5� Slow down when traveling over bumpy roads,
railroad crossings, and ditches�
6� Make wider turns at curves and corners�
Because your trailer’s wheels are closer to the
inside of a turn than the wheels of your tow vehicle,
they are more likely to hit or ride up over curbs�
Braking
1� Allow considerably more distance for stopping�
2� Always anticipate the need to slow down�
To reduce speed, shift to a lower gear
and press the brakes lightly�
Backing Up
1� Back up slowly�
2� Because mirrors cannot provide all of the
visibility you may need when backing up,
have someone outside at the rear of the
trailer to guide you whenever possible�
3� Use slight movements of the steering wheel
to adjust direction� Exaggerated movements
will cause greater movement of the trailer�
4� If you have difficulty, pull forward and realign
the tow vehicle and trailer and start again�