FEATHERLITE TRAILERS Horse Trailer, Руководство пользователя

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Section 1 – Safety Information
R6 3/30/2017 Page 3
Uncoupling may result in death or serious injury to
you and to others.
^ WARNING
Coupler and hitch selection and condition
are critical for safe towing.
Uncoupling can result in death or serious
injury.
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Make sure the hitch and ball are rated
for the trailer.
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Make sure the hitch [ball size] matches
the coupler.
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Check the hitch ball for wear, corrosion
and cracks before coupling. Replace
worn, corroded or cracked hitch ball
before coupling to the trailer.
•
Make sure the hitch ball is tight to the
hitch before coupling the trailer.
^ WARNING
An improperly coupled trailer can result in
death or serious injury.
Do not move the trailer until:
•
The coupler is secured and locked;
•
The safety chains are secured to the
tow vehicle; and
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The trailer jacks are fully retracted.
Do not tow the trailer on the road until:
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The trailer brakes are checked;
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The breakaway switch is connected to
the tow vehicle;
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The load is secured to the trailer; and
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The trailer lights are connected and
checked.
1.2.6 Proper Use of Safety Chains
Safety chains are provided so that control of the
trailer can still be maintained if the trailer comes
loose from the tow vehicle for any reason.
^ 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.
1.2.7 Proper Connection of Breakaway
Brake
If equipped with brakes, your trailer will be
equipped with a breakaway brake system that can
apply the brakes on your trailer, if your trailer
comes loose from the hitch for any reason. You
will have a separate set of instructions for the
breakaway brake if your trailer is so equipped. The
breakaway brake system, including battery, must be
in good condition and properly rigged to be
effective.
^ WARNING
An ineffective breakaway brake system can
result in a runaway trailer, leading to death
or serious injury if the coupler or ball hitch
fails.
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 safety chain; and
NOT to the hitch, ball or support.