Titan Leaf Pro, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Coupling to the Tow Vehicle
If you have a jack, lower the trailer tongue until the coupler fully engages the hitch ball. If the
coupler does not line up with the hitch ball, adjust the position of the tow vehicle.
Engage the coupler locking mechanism. In the engaged position, the locking mechanism
securely holds the coupler to the hitch ball.
Insert a pin or lock through the hole in the locking mechanism.
Be sure the coupler is all the way on the hitch ball and the locking mechanism is engaged. A
properly engaged locking mechanism will allow the coupler to raise the rear of the tow vehicle.
Using the trailer jack, test to see that you can raise the rear of the tow vehicle by 1 inch, after the
coupler is locked to the hitch.
If the coupler cannot be secured to the hitch ball, do not tow the trailer.
Call Bonnell
Industries, Inc at 800-851-9664 or your dealer for assistance.
Lower the trailer so that its entire tongue weight is held by the hitch, and continue retracting the
jack to its fully retraced position.
3.3.3. R
IG THE SAFETY CHAINS
Visually inspect the safety chains and hooks for wear or damage. Replace worn or damaged
safety chains and hooks before towing.
Rig the safety chains so that they:
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Criss-cross underneath the coupler so if the trailer uncouples, the safety chains can hold
the tongue up above the road.
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Loop around a frame member of the tow vehicle or to holes provided in the hitch system
(but, do not attach them to an interchangeable part of the hitch assembly)
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Attach hooks up from underneath the hole (do not just drop into hole); and
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Provide enough slack to permit tight turns, but not be close to the road surface to drag.
3.3.4. A
TTACH AND TEST ELECTRIC BREAKAWAY BRAKE SYSTEM
If the coupler or hitch fails, a properly connected and working breakaway brake system will apply
electric brakes on the trailer. The safety chains will keep the tow vehicle attached and as the