Taxa Outdoors Cricket 2019, Owner'S Manual

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BRAKES
overview …. although not required in every State, we have equipped your trailer with electric brakes. Under normal driving/towing conditions ,
the trailer brakes will operate only in conjunction with a properly installed brake controller (which is also discussed below) . You will need to
purchase a brake controller separately and have it properly installed in your tow vehicle . Please also obtain and read the separate manual of
the brake controller you choose, if any.
Important Note: in an emergency uncoupling of your tow vehicle and trailer, your trailer electric brakes will automatically engage even
without a brake controller. This assumes, of course, that you have properly attached and secured the provided breakaway switch.
See also
“Hitching” and “Towing” sections herein.
brake controller, breaking- in your brakes and synchronization … we recommend that you break-in your trailer brakes in, for example, an empty,
paved parking lot, not on a public road, when practicable. To break-in your brakes, apply the brakes at least twenty (20) times, decreasing
your speed approximately 20 mph in each application. Allow a few minutes for the brakes to cool between each application so that the
brake shoes and magnets "wear-in" to the drum surfaces.
When a brake control or controller is properly installed , your trailer electric brakes will work in synchronization with your tow vehicle brakes.
If you sense lock- up, “grabbiness,” or your trailer “jerking” or “pushing” the tow vehicle when braking, your braking systems are not properly
synchronized. You may need to have small adjustments made periodically because of, for example, changing loads and driving conditions.
Brake Controllers are proportionally adjustable and small adjustments are easily made. We recommend that you have your brake controller,
if any, set up and installed by a qualified technician, which should help ensure optimal synchronization between the tow vehicle and the trailer .
Important Note: be sure to refer to and follow your brake controller manual for instructions on synchronization, use, maintenance and
adjustments.
CAUTION: Minimum vehicle stopping distances are achieved when wheels approach lock up. Brake lock up should be avoided as it results
in poor vehicle stability and control.
connector … your provided 7 -pin cord connector located at the front of the trailer transfers electrical power from the tow vehicle battery to
the trailer brakes, lighting system, and battery.
braking tip … do NOT use the trailer brakes only . They were designed to provide braking for your trailer, not the tow vehicle. As previ ously
indicated, trailer brakes are not required in every State. Thus, some States may allow you to solely use your tow vehicle’s brakes when
towing your trailer. However, remember that the added weight of both the trailer itself and the cargo you are carrying puts additional load
pressures on your tow vehicle brakes. It also may, under some conditions (i.e. slippery pavement, loose gravel, etc.), impact overall stability
and control of your tow vehicle and trailer. Thus, be sure that you have all the information you need to make an informed decision regarding
your brakes before getting on the road.
brake adjustments … generally, brakes should be adjusted after the first 200 miles, every 3,000 miles thereafter, and/or as use and
performance requires. We recommend that you have a qualified technician perform all brake adjustments, service and maintenance.