SKU 02575
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OPERATING INsTRUCTIONs
CAUTION
Care must be taken when backing up
the Trailer; only back up the trailer on a
straight path.
If the Trailer is allowed to turn
off the straight path while backing up, the Trailer
could jackknife, causing severe damage to the
trailer and to the towing vehicle.
1. Only use a 1-7/8” ball hitch (not in-
cluded) on the towing vehicle.
Temporarily remove the “R” Pin (L)
2.
and Safety Pin (K). Then, pull up on
the Trigger and lift up on the Handle.
(see Figure C.)
NOTE:
3.
To reduce friction between the
hitch ball and Coupler (12), apply a
layer of heavy weight grease over the
hitch ball.
(see Figure C.)
With assistance, place the Coupler (12)
4.
over the vehicle’s hitch ball and pull
back on the Trigger and push down on
the Handle until the Trigger locks in the
slot. Pull up and down on the Coupler
to make sure the hitch ball is fitting
snugly in the Coupler. There should
be no play between the hitch ball and
Coupler.
IMPORTANT -
If there is play, tighten
the Adjustment Nut until no play is
present:
After unlocking the Handle, the Nut
retaining plate (holding the adjusting
nut in place) needs to be pressed back
while the Nut is tightened. After Nut is
tightened,
the retaining plate needs
to fit in place against the flats of
the Nut to prevent it from moving
.
This adjustment should be done by 2
people. If the Adjustment Nut is too
tight, the Handle will not lock.
After the Adjustment Nut is properly
adjusted, pull back on the Trigger and
push down on the Handle until the
Trigger locks in the slot.
Pull up on
Handle firmly
to make sure the Trig-
ger is locked in place and the Handle
cannot move.
Replace the safety Pin
and “R” Pin.
(see Figure C.)
Know how to properly control the tow-
5.
ing vehicle-Trailer combination on the
highway under all conditions. The load-
ed weight of the Trailer will increase
the braking and stopping distances
appreciably.
When towing the Trailer over long dis-
6.
tances stop and check the tightness
of all connections and Tail Lights (25L,
25R)
at least
every 100 miles.
Carry extra bulbs and fuses if towing
7.
the Trailer at night over long distances.
Carry emergency flares, and fire ex
-
tinguisher, if required for operation in
your state.
REV 05f
“R” PIN (L)
sAFETY PIN (K)
VEHICLE HITCH
(NOT INCLUDED)
1-7/8” HITCH BALL
(NOT INCLUDED)
ADJUsTMENT NUT
COUPLER (12)
TRIGGER
HANDLE
FIGURE C
