FEATHERLITE TRAILERS Horse Trailer, Руководство пользователя

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Section 3 - Coupling To The Tow Vehicle
R6 3/30/2017 Page 42
^ WARNING
An ineffective breakaway brake system can
result in a runaway trailer, if the fifth wheel
hitch fails, leading to death or serious
injury.
Test the function of the breakaway brake
system before towing the trailer. Do not
tow the trailer if the breakaway brake
system is not working; have it serviced or
repaired.
Connect the breakaway lanyard to the tow
vehicle-
NOT to the kingpin or its support.
Do
not tow the trailer with the breakaway brake
system ON because the brake will overheat which
can result in permanent brake failure.
^ WARNING
Failure to replace the pullpin can result in
ineffective brakes, leading to loss of
control, serious injury or death.
If you do not use your trailer for three or more
months, or during winter months:
•
Store the battery indoors; and
•
Charge the battery every three months.
Replace the breakaway brake battery at intervals
recommended by the battery manufacturer
3.2.3.f Connect the Electrical Cables
•
Connect the trailer lights to the tow vehicle's
electrical system using the electrical
connectors. Check all lights for proper
operation:
•
Clearance and Running Lights (Turn on
tow vehicle headlights).
•
Brake Lights (Step on Tow vehicle brake
pedal).
•
Turn Signals (Operate tow vehicle
directional signal lever).
Check brakes for proper operation: While towing
the trailer at less than 5 m.p.h., manually operate
the electric brake controller in the tow vehicle cab.
You should feel the operation of the trailer brakes.
^ WARNING
Failure to connect the tow vehicle lighting
and braking to the trailer will result in
inoperable lights and brakes, and can lead
to collision.
Check that all the trailer lights and brakes
work before each tow.
3.2.3.g Uncoupling the Fifth Wheel Trailer
Follow these steps to uncouple your fifth wheel
hitch trailer from your tow vehicle.
•
Block trailer tires to prevent the trailer from
rolling before jacking the trailer up.
•
Disconnect the electrical connector.
•
Disconnect the breakaway brake switch
lanyard.
•
If the tow vehicle has a tailgate, lower it.
•
Make certain that ground surface below jack
base will support trailer tongue load.
•
Rotate the drop leg plunger pin handle so that
the plunger pin is released from the drop leg.
See figure 3-21.
•
Push down on the drop leg base with your foot
to place a drop leg to the desired lowered
position.
^ CAUTION
The drop legs are heavily spring loaded in
the lowered position. They will rapidly
return to the upper position when
released and can inflict serious bruises,
scrapes or pinching.
Keep your feet, shins and hands well
clear of the drop legs and drop leg bases
when releasing the drop legs.
•
Rotate the plunger pin handle so that the
plunger pin is attempting to engage the drop
leg. See figure 3-21.
•
Slowly raise your foot, permitting the drop leg
to rise. The plunger pin will engage a hole in
the drop leg.
•
Be sure the plunger pin is fully engaged. Push
it in by hand if necessary. The bent part of the
plunger pin handle must be touching the
plunger pin housing.