Allmand MAXI-LITE Manuel D'utilisation page 12

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2. Use the tongue jack to raise the trailer tongue.
See Transporting - Using The Tongue Jack.
3. Position the tow vehicle hitch under the trailer hitch.
4. Couple the trailer hitch to the tow vehicle hitch.
See Transporting - Coupling And Uncoupling The
Trailer Hitch.
5. Connect the safety chains.
WARNING
Unsafe Operation Hazard
• Failure to properly install safety chains could result in
death or serious injury. Always properly install safety
chains.
a. Connect the safety chains (A, Figure 6) to the safety
chain pockets on the tow vehicle. Criss-cross the
chains under the hitch to cradle the hitch in the event
of a disconnect.
b. Rig the chains as tightly as possible while allowing
enough slack to permit free turning.
6. Connect the trailer lighting cable.
a. Make sure the trailer lighting cable mates with the
tow vehicle lighting cable. If needed, install the proper
cable and/or connector to the tow vehicle.
b. Connect the trailer lighting cable to the tow vehicle
lighting cable (B, Figure 6).
c. Make sure there is adequate slack to allow for turning
without allowing the cable to drag on the ground.
d. Check the trailer lights for proper operation.
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WARNING
Unsafe Operation Hazard
• Failure of trailer lights to operate properly could result
in death or serious injury. Always check for proper
operation of trailer lights, and repair or replace as
needed.
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7. Retract the tongue jack. See Transporting - Using The
Tongue Jack.
8. Remove the wheel chocks.
The trailer is now ready for towing.
To disconnect the trailer from the tow vehicle
1. Chock the wheels.
2. Deploy the tongue jack. See Transporting - Using The
Tongue Jack.
3. Disconnect the trailer lighting cable from the tow vehicle
lighting cable.
4. Remove the safety chains from the safety chain pockets
on the tow vehicle.
5. Uncouple the trailer hitch from the tow vehicle hitch.
See Transporting - Coupling And Uncoupling The
Trailer Hitch.
6. Move the tow vehicle away from the unit.