Titan Leaf Pro, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Coupling to the Tow Vehicle
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Failure to replace the pullpin will prevent brakes from working, leading to loss
of control, serious injury or death.
If you do not use your trailer for three or more months, or during winter months:
Store the battery indoors; and
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Charge the battery every three months.
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Replace the breakaway brake battery according to the intervals specified by battery
manufacturer.
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Connect the electrical cables
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Connect the trailer lights to the tow vehicle's electrical system using the electrical
connectors.
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Check all lights for proper operation.
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Clearance and Running Lights (Turn on tow vehicle headlights).
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Brake Lights (Step on tow vehicle brake pedal).
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Turn Signals (Operate tow vehicle directional signal lever).
Check electric brakes for proper operation using brake controller mounted in the cab.
Your tow vehicle will have an electric brake controller that sends power to the trailer brakes.
Before towing the trailer on the road, you must operate the brake controller while trying to pull the
trailer in order to confirm that the electric brakes operate. While towing the trailer at less than 5
m.p.h., manually operate the electric brake controller in the tow vehicle cab. You should feel the
operation of the trailer brakes.
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Improper electrical connection between the tow vehicle and the trailer will
result in inoperable lights and electric brakes, and can lead to collision.
Before each tow:
Check that the taillights, brake lights and turn signals work
Check that the electric brakes work by operating the brake controller inside the
tow vehicle
Uncoupling the Ball Hitch Trailer with Tongue Jack
Follow these steps to uncouple your ball hitch trailer from the tow vehicle:
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Block trailer tires to prevent the trailer from rolling, before jacking the trailer up.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Disconnect the breakaway brake switch lanyard.
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Disconnect the safety chains from the tow vehicle.
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Unlock the coupler and open it.
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Before extending jack, make certain the ground surface below the jack pad will support
the tongue load.
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Rotate the jack handle (or crank) clockwise. This will slowly extend the jack and transfer
the weight of the trailer tongue to the jack.