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ENGLISH
ENGLISH
SAFE USE AND OPERATION RULES
SAFE USE AND OPERATION RULES
TOWING VEHICLE
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Make sure vehicle is capable of towing the load.
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Excess speed is the second most important cause of car-trailer accidents. Recommended
maximum speed for all passenger cars towing trailers is 45 mph (72 km/h).
HITCH, BALL, COUPLER
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Check that the hitch on the towing vehicle is capable of towing the trailer. The capability of the hitch
is normally stamped on the hitch bar and the capacity of the ball is stamped on the ball.
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Make sure the coupler and the ball the same size and are rated equal to or greater than the load.
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Never attach anything other than the proper size coupler to the ball for towing.
SAFETY CHAINS
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Always cross the chains under the coupler and connect the safety chains to the tow vehicle frame.
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Check that safety chains are attached to towing vehicle with the same length for each side.
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Do not allow chains to drag on ground.
LOADING
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Never overload trailer. Maximum load is 1450 pounds (657.7 kg).
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Load trailer evenly from side to side with 60% of the load forward of the axle. It is important that the
tongue be pressing down on the hitch, but not exceeding a downward force of 90 pounds (40.8 kg).
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Reduce weight in car trunk and rear seat areas by amount of tongue weight of your trailer.
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It is unsafe and also against the law to carry passengers on or in any trailer.
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Always lock tail gate in the travel position before towing trailer.
LIGHTING
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Check all lights before each use and every 100 miles (160 km). REPAIR OR REPLACE ANY
BROKEN LENSES, BULBS OR REFLECTORS.
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Check wires for good connections and possible fraying or wearing of insulation.
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Bulbs supplied with this trailer are for 12 volt system.
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Bulbs used in tail lights are: Number -1157-Stop/Turn and Tail.
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Bulbs for running lights are: Number -1895.
