Step A
Attach the pedal clamp
1.
First, connect the tow bar to the motorhome and
the towed vehicle.
Then, according to the manufacturer, make all ad-
justments necessary to prepare the vehicle for tow-
ing.
These adjustments may include: turning the ignition
key to the 'tow' position; pulling fuses; disconnecting
the battery; and setting the transmission to a particular
gear or in a particular sequence.
Refer to the owner's manual or call the dealership
for vehicle-specific information.
CAUTION
To prevent the towed vehicle from rolling, con-
nect and attach the tow bar to both vehicles before
shifting the towed vehicle’s transmission into the
proper gear for towing.
2.
Remove Even Brake from the box, using the adjust-
able seat pad as a handle.
3.
Slide the driver’s seat back, as far as it will go.
4.
Position Even Brake between the driver’s seat and
the brake pedal, at the approximate position it will sit
when connected to the brake pedal.
Note: if the towed vehicle has a steering wheel tilt
latch, it may be easier to position Even Brake with the
steering wheel tilted up.
Note: rubberized floor mats will cause Even Brake to
“climb” the driver’s seat. If the vehicle has a rubberized
floor mat, remove it when towing.
CAUTION
If the towed vehicle’s engine must be started periodically…
Always deplete the vacuum in the vehicle’s power brake system BEFORE YOU RESUME TOWING.
If the vacuum is not released, Even Brake will apply excessive force when it is activated, which will
cause severe tire and/or brake system damage to the towed vehicle. Refer to the caution statement
on page 9 for further information.
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his section contains detailed operating instructions. Refer to this section until you become familiar with
each step. (Before connecting or disconnecting Even Brake, also refer to the “Quick Reference Checklist” for
additional warnings and cautions.)
Figure 1
Note: the adjustable seat pad at the back may be
removed, if that provides the best fit.
Seat and/or pedal positioning systems may affect
the towed vehicle braking system.
Determine if the vehicle to be towed is equipped
with pedal presets and/or automatic seat adjust-
ments. Proper installation of the braking system
may be affected by these presets; if the vehicle
is so equipped, note the original installed posi-
tion and return to that position before towing the
vehicle.
If the seat and/or brake pedal are not at the origi-
nal installed position when the vehicle is towed, the
brake pedal may apply unnecessary braking force,
which will damage the brake system and/or electri-
cal system, causing brake system failure, electrical
system failure or other non-warranty damage.
5.
Press the air relief button (Figure 1) to make certain
that all of the air in the Even Brake air reservoir has
been released. If there is air in the reservoir, continue
to hold the button down until the air is released — air
in the reservoir will prevent the cylinder from extending
when you connect the brake pedal clamp to the brake
pedal.
6.
Continue to hold the air relief button down and pull
forward on the pedal clamp, to extend the air cylinder
shaft. Release the air relief button.
7.
Verify that the pedal clamp is right side up, as shown
in Figure 2 — the arrow on the sticker will point “Up”
when the pedal clamp is properly positioned.
8.
Pull the hairpin clip (Figure 2) out, then lift the slot-
ted arm (Figure 2) up and out of the way.
9.
Move the pedal clamp over the brake pedal. Then,
hold the clevis (Figure 3) and pull back on the spring
post (Figure 3) until the tabs under the pedal clamp
are wide enough to clear the brake pedal.
10.
Fit the pedal clamp onto the brake pedal, so that all
four tabs are hooked around it (Figure 4). Then,release
the spring post.
Note: the Even Brake pedal clamp will not fit the
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