* NOTE: <#> is the reference number shown in the assembly diagram of the actuator located at the end of this manual
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HITCHING TRAILER
1.
Confirm the towing hitch and ball have a rating equal to or greater than the trailer G.V.W.R. and are properly. At
and securely attached to the tow vehicle. The hitch MUST be installed so the trailer tongue is level (horizontal)
when coupled to the tow vehicle.
The AERO 7500 MUST be used ONLY with a 2” diameter tow ball.
2.
To attach the coupler to the tow vehicle, lift the actuator handle fully, approximately thirty degrees (30°), to allow
the ball latch to rotate to its open position. The handle will remain up to indicate that it is not yet attached to a ball.
Lower the coupler onto the tow ball until the handle snaps to its closed position. Confirm that the ball is located
and held securely in the coupler socket, and that the handle is fully down (horizontal). DO NOT force the handle
to the closed position, otherwise damage may result. If the handle does not snap down, check that the ball is
located fully in the coupler socket, and that the coupler components and spring move freely and are not
damaged..
3.
Check that the actuator's coupler is securely latched onto the tow ball by extending the trailer's tongue jack to the
ground. Use it to lift the trailer tongue and tow vehicle hitch two to four inches. The coupler and ball should...
remain engaged. DO NOT tow the trailer unless the coupler is latched onto the ball securely. Retract the trailer I
tongue jack before towing.
4.
With the handle in the fully horizontal position, insert the quick release pin <43> through the back holes in the
handle to further secure the coupler mechanism.
5.
To uncouple the trailer, first block the wheels to keep the trailer from rolling. Lift the actuator handle fully to allow
the ball latch to rotate. Lift the trailer tongue off the tow ball using a tongue jack if necessary. If your handle and
jack are too far apart to operate at the same time, use your jack to raise the tongue just enough to put a SLIGHT
upwards pull on the tow ball. Then lift the actuator handle and it will remain in the up position, allowing you to
continue jacking your coupler off the ball.
6.
As shown in Figure 3 (page 6), your tow vehicle’s hitch provides a safety chain hole or ring on each side. Consult
your trailer manufacturer for proper safety chain recommendations. Attach your trailer’s safety chains securely to
these connection points, being sure to cross the chains UNDER the trailer tongue. Safety chains MUST be used.
This will prevent the trailer tongue from dropping to the road if the coupler separates from the tow vehicle’s hitch.
If your tow vehicle’s hitch does not provide safety chain connection points, have appropriate ones added by a
reputable hitch installer.
