Surge Brake Hitch
Operation
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Surge Brake Hitch
SECTION 1 SURGE BRAKE HITCH
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Operation
IMPORTANT!
Your vehicle should be equipped with a
Class 2 hitch with a solid 2” ball (not two-piece) and rated
for at least 3500 pounds (1588 kg). The hitch should be
correctly mounted to the towing vehicle so that it will be
able to pull this type of load.
1.
Pull the mill behind the towing vehicle and place the hitch over the ball coupling on your
vehicle. Adjust the coupler if necessary so it is as tight as possible on the ball and the
locking lever can still be opened and closed.
See Figure 1-1.
2.
Flip the locking handle upward, being sure the bracket underneath firmly clamps around
the ball. Secure the locking handle with the safety pin.
DANGER!
Make sure hitch bracket is securely fastened
around ball before towing the sawmill. Ball should be com-
pletely engaged by the hitch bracket and securely locked in
FIG. 1-1
