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3.1.1 COUPLING
INSTRUCTIONS
Whenever possible, both trailer and towing
vehicle should be on level ground.
3.1.2 50MM BALL
COUPLINGS
1. Check the condition of the breakaway
cable. If frayed or kinked, replace before
using trailer.
2. Check that the ball is clean, and the
coupling head cup is well greased.
3. Ensure that the trailer handbrake is
fully applied.
4. Disengage the jockey wheel R clip
(if fitted).
5. Ensure that the jockey wheel clamp handle
is tight and, by turning the jockey wheel
jack handle, raise the coupling to a height
greater than that of the coupling ball. Keep
your feet well clear when lowering or raising
the trailer.
6. Reverse the towing vehicle up to the
trailer so that the coupling head is directly
over the towing ball. Fully apply the
towing vehicle handbrake and switch off
the engine.
When reversing your vehicle towards the
trailer use an assistant to direct you, take
great care to avoid striking the coupling head
which could cause damage to towing vehicle
and trailer coupling.
7.
Attach the breakaway cable to the
attachment eye or strong point of the
towing bracket, either directly or to a
dedicated loop or eye.
8. Check the breakaway cable cannot drag
along the ground and cannot become taut
during normal use.
If there is no breakaway cable fitted to
your trailer, or if it or any other part of the
coupling, draw tube or handbrake assembly
appear to be damaged or missing parts -
DO NOT TOW!
If your vehicle is fitted with a combination
tow ball/jaw please read the section on
attaching the trailer to the towing vehicle
which relates to eye couplings for important
safety information on breakaway cable
attachment and tow-pin locking devices.
9.
Remove the protective cap and unlock the
coupling head (turn the key anti-clockwise).
Always replace protective cap - do not leave
key in lock.
10. Press the release button on the
coupling head and lift the handle.
Lower the coupling head by means of
the jockey wheel jack handle until the
coupling head is in place over the towing
vehicle ball, and release the handle.
11. Check the ball is fully engaged into the
coupling body.
12. Check the release button has clicked
back into place.
1. PRESS
2. LIFT