UT6x10-26HSS
Assembly Instructions V:04/22
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SAFETY & PRECAUTIONS
Uncoupling will cause trailer to come loose from tow
vehicle. You must:
1. CHECK that ball LOAD HATING is same as or greater
than coupler LOAD RATING.
2. CHECK that ball SIZE is same as coupler.
3. CLOSE COUPLER CLAMP on ball.
4. LIFT coupler upwards to test that it will not separate
from ball.
5. LOCK coupler clamp with pin or padlock.
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ALWAYS use safety chains.
Chains hold trailer if connection fails.
You must:
1. CROSS chains underneath coupler.
2. ALLOW slack for trailer to turn.
3. ATTACH chain hooks securely to tow
vehicle frame.
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Trailer can roll if it comes loose.
Electric safety brake applies when cable pulls pin out of
switch box.
1. PULL hard to get pin out of switch box.
2. CHECK brake by PULLING TRAILER with tow vehicle.
3. ATTACH pin CABLE to tow vehicle so pin will be
pulled out if trailer separates.
4. Promptly REPLACE pin in switch box.
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Lights can prevent trailer from being hit by other
vehicles. You must:
1. CONNECT trailer and tow vehicle electrical
connectors.
2.
CHECK all fights: tail lights, turn signal, and
brake lights.
3. DO NOT TOW if lights are not working.
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Tire, wheel or lug nut failure can cause loss of control.
Before towing, you must CHECK:
1. Tire pressure and tread.
2. Tires and wheels for damage.
3. Lug nuts for tightness.
For new and remounted wheels, re-tighten lug nuts
at the first 10, 25 and 50 miles of driving.
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