FEATHERLITE TRAILERS Horse Trailer, Руководство пользователя

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This manual provides instructions for the operation
and care of Featherlite Horse, Livestock, and
Enclosed Trailers. The instructions in the manual
must be followed to ensure safety of persons, horses
and livestock, and satisfactory life of the trailer.
Safety precautions to protect against injury or
property damage must be followed at all times.
This section of the manual is organized into the
following subsections:
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Using an adequate tow vehicle and hitch
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Coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle
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Loading the trailer
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Checking the trailer for safety before each tow
•
Breaking in a new trailer
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Synchronizing the brakes
•
Uncoupling the trailer
Trailer Accessories
Featherlite offers trailers with a wide range of
accessories. Instructions for safe use of these
accessories are located in separate instruction
manuals, some of which are provided by the
accessory manufacturer.
Section 7 of this manual contains instructions
regarding the use of some accessory items, such as:
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Gasoline or diesel generators
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Accessory Battery
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“Shore Power” connections to provide power
by “plugging the trailer in” to an external
source of electrical power
•
LP (Liquid Petroleum Gas) facilities for heating
or other uses
•
Electric-powered hydraulic landing gear
•
Vending or Accessory Doors
Your Featherlite trailer has been built using parts
from various component manufacturers. Where this
manual indicates that you should read another
manual, and you do not have that manual, call
Featherlite at 1-800-800-1230 for assistance.
3.1 U
SE AN
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DEQUATE
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EHICLE AND
H
ITCH
If the tow vehicle or hitch is not properly selected
and matched to the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) of your trailer, you can cause an accident
that could lead to death or serious injury. Tow
vehicle and hitch manufacturers are the appropriate
source of competent advice.
If you already have a tow vehicle, know your
vehicle tow rating and make certain the trailer’s
rated capacity is less than or equal to the tow
vehicle’s rated towing capacity.
^ DANGER
Use of an under-rated hitch, ball or tow
vehicle can result in loss of control leading
to death or serious injury.
Make certain your hitch and tow vehicle
are rated for your trailer.
3.1.1 Trailer Information
The “Trailer Certification (VIN) Tag” location
figure shows the location of the Certification /
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) tag on your
trailer. See figure 3-1 or 3-2.
Gooseneck Certification (VIN) Tag Location –
Figure 3-1