IWT Eventa L Tandem, User Handbook Manual

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2.3 Attaching the trailer to the towing vehicle
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It is recommended that a minimum of 2 people work together when hitching up the trailer
to the tow vehicle.
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When reversing ensure any pedestrians and your assistant are visible at all times.
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All gas appliances and the gas bottles must be turned off whilst towing.
Breakaway cable
The breakaway cable is designed to operate the handbrake if the trailer becomes detached from the
towing vehicle. It will then detach itself by the spring ring opening out.
After use, the cable and spring ring should be replaced to ensure correct future operation.
2.3.1 Coupling Instructions
Whenever possible, both trailer and towing vehicle should be on level ground.
2.3.1.1 50mm Ball Couplings
1. Check the condition of the breakaway cable. If frayed or kinked, replace before using trailer.
2. Check that the ball is clean, and the coupling head cup is well greased.
3. Ensure that the trailer handbrake is fully applied.
4. Disengage the jockey wheel R clip.
5. Ensure that the jockey wheel clamp handle is tight and, by turning the jockey wheel jack
handle, raise the coupling to a height greater than that of the coupling ball.
6. Reverse the towing vehicle up to the trailer so that the coupling head is directly over the
towing ball. Fully apply the towing vehicle handbrake and switch its engine off.
When reversing your vehicle towards the trailer use an assistant to direct you, take great care to
avoid striking the coupling head which could cause damage to towing vehicle and trailer coupling.
7. Attach the breakaway cable to the attachment eye or strong point of the towing bracket,
either directly to a dedicated loop or eye.
8. Check the breakaway cable cannot drag along the ground and cannot become taut during
normal use.
If there is no breakaway cable fitted to your trailer, or if it or any other part of the coupling, draw
tube or handbrake assembly appear to be damaged or missing parts - DO NOT TOW !