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WARNING
2.2.2.6 Uncoupling the Gooseneck Trailer with Drop-Leg Jack
Follow these steps to uncouple your gooseneck hitch trailer from the tow vehicle:
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Block trailer tires to prevent the trailer from rolling, before jacking the trailer up.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Disconnect the safety chains from the tow vehicle.
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Move the spring-loaded gooseneck receiver lock plate locking pin to the OPEN position.
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Rotate the lock plate to a position that permits the gooseneck ball to exit the receiver.
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Before releasing the drop leg jack, make certain ground surface below jack base will
support the trailer tongue load.
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Rotate the drop leg plunger pin handle so that the plunger pin is released from the drop
leg.
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Push down on the drop leg base with your foot to place a drop leg to the desired
lowered position.
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Rotate the plunger pin handle so that the plunger pin is attempting to engage the drop
leg.
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Slowly raise your foot, permitting the drop leg jack to rise. The plunger pin will engage
a hole in the drop leg.
CAUTION
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Be sure the plunger pin is fully engaged. Push it by hand if necessary. The bent part of
the plunger pin handle must be touching the plunger pin housing.
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If your trailer has two drop leg jacks, lower them both to the same level, following the
above instructions.
Improper electrical connection between the tow vehicle and the trailer will result in
inoperable lights and electric brakes, and can lead to collision.
Before each tow:
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Check that the taillights, brake lights and turn signals work.
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Check that the electric brakes work by operating the brake controller inside
the tow vehicle.
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 the drop leg bases
when releasing the drop legs.
Always wear shoes or boots while performing this operation.