Driving and Maneuvering the Trailer Valet (cont.):
To drive your trailer either forward or back, stand in front of the trailer, grip both the brake/steering
lever and the drive crank handle which should always be checked that it is locked in place. With a firm
grasp of the drive handle, lift the brake handle all the way up to unlock the brake. You are now free to
maneuver and drive your trailer forward or back.
Tip: It is easier to turn the Trailer Valet wheels while in motion versus at a stop.
Remember: Safety begins with you. Before moving the trailer check that the area is clear of obstacles
and people/pets. Always be aware of your surroundings, especially while walking backwards! Never sit
on your trailer while driving your Trailer Valet or allow other people to. Always drive on clean smooth
solid surfaces to maintain traction.
Hitching:
Once your trailer tongue is aligned with the ball hitch, remove the drive handle placing it in a safe place
and lower the Trailer Valet jack until your hitching mechanism securely locks in place. Continue to raise
the Trailer Valet wheels up off the ground until it stops and replace the rotation pin (part #23). Then
remove the cotter pin from the stow pin and stow pin from the mount bracket, and either rotate the
Trailer Valet into its travel position, replacing the stow pin and cotter pin; or store in a safe place.
Remember: Never drive your vehicle and trailer with the Trailer Valet in the deployed (vertical)
position!
Additional Stowing and Deploying Information:
There is an additional pin that locks the wheel base in place. Replace the “Rotation Pin” (part #23) after
each use to prevent the Axle Yoke Assembly from swinging into your trailer. Remember to remove it
before deploying the Trailer Valet.
Failure to remove the “Rotation Pin” will prevent you from steering the Trailer Valet!
Maintenance
Your Trailer Valet is made of high strength steel and finished with a Powder Coat to last a long
time, extend that time with proper care and maintenance.
Before each use of the Trailer Valet, check for damaged parts. Any part that appears to be
damaged should be carefully checked to determine if it will operate properly. Check for
alignment and secure mounting of all moving parts.
Keep all moving parts lightly lubricated to prevent corrosion. Inside the Trailer Valet are two
chains as part of the drive system. To access, remove the one of the “Gear Cover” (part #9) by
unscrewing it when the Trailer Valet is not in use.
If used in a marine environment or where road salt is encountered, rinse off the interior and
exterior with fresh water and allow to dry.
After use wipe exterior surfaces with a clean cloth.
The tires (drive wheel and follow wheel) should be inflated no more than 85psi, if the tires are
underinflated tire failure
may
result.
Replacement parts can be ordered by calling customer service.
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