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LOWERING THE TRAILER TONGUE
For units shipped with the trailer tongue in the upright position, follow the steps below to lower the tongue.
1. Elevate the unit using a hoist or forklift, or use the jack located on the trailer tongue.
Note:
If using the front jack for support, it must first be moved to the jack mount location nearest the frame.
2. Remove the mounting hardware securing the tongue shipping brace to the trailer frame (1).
3. Remove the shipping brace and slide it into the trailer tube opening. Secure the brace to the trailer with the bolt
located on the underside of the trailer (2) and a new nylon locking nut.
4. Flip the trailer tongue down and reinstall the bolts and washers removed in step 2 using two new nylon locking
nuts.
DO NOT
reuse nylon locking nuts. Tighten the bolts to 80-109 ft-lbs (108-148 Nm).
Note:
If the jack was used to support the unit while removing the shipping brace, the jack must be moved back to
the tongue location before the unit can be towed. Connect the trailer tongue to a vehicle or other support and move
the jack to the tongue location.
5. Tighten the bolt inside the jack mounting tube nearest the frame.
6. Remove the mounting hardware from the front hood actuator clearance hole panel and the side of the opening.
Turn the panel around and position it over the opening. Reinstall the hardware to secure the panel.
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