WARNING
A minimum of 5% tongue weight and a maximum 10% tongue weight of the trailer
G.V.W.R. must be located on the hitch ball. The Trailer tongue should be parallel to the
ground. Too much weight can cause premature brake actuation and loss of control of the
towing vehicle. To little tongue weight can cause the trailer to fishtail, resulting in loss of
control of the tow vehicle and trailer (total trailer weight G.V.W.R. includes weight of the
trailer plus load).
WARNING
A loose fit between the coupler and hitch ball can cause the actuator and hitch ball to
separate, causing serious damage, injury or death. Check coupler every time prior to
towing and at each stop on long trips. Always make certain that coupler latch safety
pin is securely installed into coupler latch.
WARNING
Brake laws sometimes are minimum standards and you may wish to add additional
brakes to your trailer. Read your tow vehicles owner’s manual on towing capacity and
other towing recommendations before installing brakes or this actuator.
WARNING
Never allow the coupler latch safety pin to remain in the reverse lockout position hole.
After reverse maneuvering, always insert coupler latch safety pin back into coupler
latch.
FAILURE TO REMOVE SAFETY PIN FROM REVERSE LOCK OUT POSITION HOLE
WILL PREVENT FORWARD MOVEMENT BREAKING WHICH CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS
PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
Tie Down actuators and brakes are designed to use DOT 3 (or 4) brake fluid.
Do not use of DOT 5 brake fluid. Use of DOT 5 brake fluid will cause damage to internal
parts that can result in loss of brake power.
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