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Section 3 – Coupling To The Tow Vehicle
R4 3/30/2017 Page 28
3.2.3 Rig The Safety Chains
Safety Chain Arrangement – Figure 3-5
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Visually inspect the safety chains and hooks for
wear or damage. Replace worn or damaged
safety chains and hooks before towing.
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Rig the safety chains so that they:
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Cris-cross underneath the coupler so if the
trailer uncouples, the safety chains can hold
the tongue up above the road. See figure 3-
5.
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Loop around a frame member of the tow
vehicle or to holes provided in the hitch
system (but, do
not attach them to an
interchangeable part of the hitch assembly)
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Attach hooks up from underneath the hole
(do not just drop into hole); and
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Provide enough slack to permit tight turns,
but not be close to the road surface to drag.
^ WARNING
Incorrect rigging of the safety chains can
result in loss of control of the trailer and
tow vehicle, leading to death or serious
injury, if the trailer uncouples from the tow
vehicle.
Chains must:
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Fasten to frame of tow vehicle, not to
hitch or ball.
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Cross underneath hitch and coupler
with minimum slack to permit turning
and to hold tongue up, if the trailer
comes loose.
3.2.4 Attach and Test the Breakaway
Brake System
Breakaway Brake Connection – Figure 3-6
If the coupler or hitch fails, a properly connected
and working breakaway brake system will apply
electric brakes on the trailer. The safety chains will
keep the tow vehicle attached and as the brakes are
applied at the trailer’s axles, the trailer/tow vehicle
combination will come to a controlled stop.
The breakaway brake system includes a controller,
battery, and a switch with a pullpin and lanyard.
Read and follow the instructions here as well as the
instructions that have been prepared by the
breakaway brake manufacturer.
The breakaway brake system may be fitted with a
“charging” capability that draws power from the
tow vehicle. If the electrical system on your tow
vehicle does not provide power to the breakaway
brake battery, you must periodically charge the
battery to keep the breakaway brake system in
working order.
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Visually inspect the breakaway system for
broken or missing parts. Repair or replace