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Rotate the jack handle counterclockwise. This will slowly retract the jack and transfer
the weight of the trailer tongue to the towing vehicle. When the drop leg base is no
longer resting on the ground, the towing vehicle hitch is holding all of the weight of
the trailer tongue. Continue retracting the jack to its fully retracted position.
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Return the drop lefts to their upper positions. The drop legs are held in the lowered
position with a plunger pin. Rotating the plunger pin while pulling it outward about
an inch will cause it to come out of the engagement with the drop leg and the leg will
rapidly rise.
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Raise the tailgate of the tow vehicle.
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Pick up the trailer wheels blocks.
CAUTION
2.2.3.2 Attaching and Testing the Breakaway Brake System
If the coupler fails, a properly connected and working breakaway brake system will apply the
electric brakes on the trailer.
The breakaway brake system includes a battery, a switch with a pull pin, and a breakaway brake
controller. Read the following instructions here as well as the instructions that have been
prepared by the breakaway brake controller manufacturer. If you do not have these
instructions contact inTech Trailers Parts, Service and Warranty, Department at 574-773-9536
for a free copy.
The breakaway brake system may be fitted with a charging facility that draws power from the
tow vehicle. If the electrical system on your tow vehicle does not provide power to the
breakaway brake battery, you must periodically charge the battery to keep the breakaway
brake system in working order.
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Visually inspect the breakaway brake system for broken parts.
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Connect the pull pin cable to the tow vehicle. Do not connect to the kingpin or support.
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Remove the pull pin from the switch and test tow the trailer at less than 5mph. You
should feel the trailer resisting being towed, but the wheels will not necessarily be
locked.
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Immediately replace the pull pin. The breakaway brake system battery discharges
rapidly when the pull pin is removed.
The drop legs are heavily spring loaded in the lowered position. They will rapidly return
to the upper position when released and can inflict serious bruises, scrapes or
pinching.
Keep your feet, shins and hands well clear of the drop legs and drop leg bases when
releasing the drop legs.
Always wear shoes or boots while performing this operation
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