Lifetime 65004, Руководство пользователя и инструкция по обслуживанию

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• Insert a pin or lock through the hole in the locking mechanism.
• Be sure the coupler is all the way on the hitch ball and the locking mechanism is
engaged.
If the coupler cannot be secured to the hitch ball, do not tow the trailer.
Call Lifetime Products at 1-800-225-3865 or your dealer for assistance.
• Lower the trailer so that its entire tongue weight is held by the hitch. Push the
safety latch downward to a horizontal position to lock it in place.
6.2.1.4 Rigging the safety chains
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or damaged safety chains and hooks before towing.
• Rig the safety chains so that they:
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2. loop around a frame member of the tow vehicle or to holes provided in the
hitch system (but, do not attach them to an interchangeable part of the hitch
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3. have enough slack to permit tight turns, but not be close to the road surface,
so if the trailer uncouples, the safety chains can hold the tongue up above the
road.
WARNING
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Always check ball and coupler before each tow for damaged or
worn edges. Damaged balls and couplers should be replaced
immediately. Failure to follow this warning could result in
property damage, personal injury and death.