STK OPERATOR’S MANUAL 9/4/18 Page 6 of 14
TOWING - HAULING INSTRUCTIONS
While towing or hauling the STK, obey all traffic laws and never exceed the trailers rated towing
speed. The towing vehicle and trailer must be in legal, road worthy condition.
Refer to and check each of the following before towing.
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The trailer must be rated to tow loads of 1500lbs (680kg) or more.
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The towing vehicle must be rated to tow the tongue weight and weight of the fully loaded trailer.
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Tie down straps or chains must be rated for 1500lbs (680kg) or more.
Inspect the following components, replace any damaged component and fill tires.
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Inspect towing vehicle: hitch, hitch ball, safety chain attachment points and tires (see tire sidewall
for correct tire pressure).
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Inspect the trailer: coupler, safety chains and attachment point, tie down attachment points, tires
and tire pressure (see tire sidewall for correct tire pressure).
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Inspect STK tie down attachment points.
Follow trailer manufacturer instructions for connecting the trailer to the towing vehicle.
General instructions provided: If instructions conflict, follow trailer manufacturer instructions.
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Securely fasten the coupler to the hitch ball.
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Ensure the safety chain is securely fastened to the trailer.
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If equipped with lights, connect the wiring adapter on the trailer to the plug on the towing vehicle.
Make sure that all lights, on both vehicles work. If NOT equipped with lights do not tow at night
or other low light conditions.
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Cross the safety chains under the tongue and secure them to the towing vehicle. Crossing the
safety chain helps prevent the tongue from dropping to the ground should the hitch come off.
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DO NOT LET THE CHAINS TOUCH THE GROUND OR BE DRAWN TOO TIGHT. Allow
only enough slack to permit proper turning of the towing vehicle. Slack in the safety chain should
be reduced until the tongue cannot hit the ground should the coupler come loose.
Load and secure the STK to the trailer.
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Load and unload the STK from a trailer with the tongue secured in place such as to a vehicle.
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Secure the STK to trailer or hauling bed from each of the 4 tie down eyes.
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Make sure each tie down chain is taut before towing.
After towing for a few blocks stop and check:
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All tie down chains, re-tighten if necessary.
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All connections between vehicle and trailer: re-tighten if necessary.
WHILE TOWING, EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION, ALLOW EXTRA SPACE
BETWEEN VEHICLES, AND EXPECT LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES.
LOCAL LAWS VARY. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO KNOW AND OBEY ALL
LAWS ON THE ROAD.
