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Please read these
and other warnings
posted throughout
this manual!
WARNING:
FOLLOW THE
TOWING CHECKLIST
on the yellow warning
label on the trailer
tongue. Go through
the checklist in the
same order every
time
to avoid serious
injury or death
.
Hooking up the trailer
for use should be a
carefully observed
process that can
not allow errors.
See
REQUIRED
MAINTENANCE
and
follow before using
your trailer.
Warnings & Towing Checklist
WARNING:
The maximum cargo load of the RACKandROLL 66 trailer is 250 pounds (113kg).
WARNING:
The maximum cargo load of the RACKandROLL 78 trailer is 350 pounds (159kg) (with HD shocks only).
WARNING:
Use with motorcycles is NOT recommended and can result in injury or death.
GEAR LOADED WITH A HIGH CENTER OF GRAVITY INCREASES THE POSSIBILITY
OF A TRAILER ROLL-OVER IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS.
TOWING CHECKLIST
1. Make sure your ball mount and
2
" ball are secured to the tow vehicle and inspected by a qualified
hitch system dealer. Check the ball mount pin and safety clip.
2. Make sure the trailer coupler is secure to the hitch ball and locked with your safety pin.
3. Attach the safety chain to the tow vehicle securely.
4. All three black levers (trailer tongue and wheels) must be closed and locked.
5. Check all three “bow-tie” cotter pins (tongue and wheels). Be sure they are locked per the yellow
warning labels.
6. Verify that tongue weight is minimum 10-15% of total gross weight and adjust load if necessary.
Also check that your load is balanced left to right.
7. Check that your load is secure – all connections (boat straps, bike clamps etc.) should be tight.
8. Check tire pressure – 32-40 psi (2.2-2.8 bar) cold (see tire sidewall ratings).
9. Check trailer lights with a helper: brake lights, turn signal, and running lights. Do not operate
without working lights.
10. Check all nuts including the spare tire mount –
see REQUIRED MAINTENANCE.
11. Never step on an unhitched trailer.
12. Never allow a person to ride on the trailer.
