Allmand MAXI-LITE Manuel D'utilisation page 13

Using The Tongue Jack
The unit is equipped with a tongue jack to raise and lower the
trailer tongue, and to level the trailer front-to-rear.
To deploy the tongue jack
1. Remove the jack locking pin (A, Figure 7).
2. Rotate the tongue jack 90° into the operating position (B,
Figure 7). Install the jack locking pin (C).
WARNING
Unsafe Operation Hazard
• Failure to install the jack locking pin could result in
death or serious injury. Be sure the tongue jack is
locked in the operating position with the jack locking
pin.
3. Unfold the jack handle into the operating position (D,
Figure 7).
To lower the jack foot (raise the trailer tongue)
• Turn the jack handle counterclockwise (E, Figure 7) to
lower the jack foot (F) and raise the trailer tongue.
To raise the jack foot (lower the trailer tongue)
• Turn the jack handle clockwise (G, Figure 7) to raise the
jack foot (H) and lower the trailer tongue.
To retract the tongue jack
1. Be sure the trailer is securely supported by the tow
vehicle or other approved means.
WARNING
Unsafe Operation Hazard
• Failure to support the trailer tongue before retracting
the tongue jack could result in death or serious injury.
Be sure the trailer tongue is securely supported before
retracting the tongue jack.
2. Fully raise the jack foot.
3. Fold the jack handle into the transport position (I, Figure
7).
4. Remove the jack locking pin (J, Figure 7).
5. Rotate the tongue jack 90° into the transport position (K,
7). Install the jack locking pin (L).
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Coupling And Uncoupling The Trailer
Hitch
Trailer Coupler (for ball hitches)
To couple to the tow vehicle ball hitch
1. Pull up on the locking trigger (A, Figure 8), and lift the
locking lever (B, shown lifted).
2. Use the tongue jack to lower the trailer coupler
socket (C, Figure 8) fully onto the hitch ball (F).
See Transporting - Using The Tongue Jack.
3. Adjust the coupler clamp (D, Figure 8) using the adjusting
nut (E). Tighten the adjusting nut by turning the nut
clockwise, or loosen by turning counter-clockwise. Proper
adjustment is obtained when the coupler is as tight as
possible on the hitch ball and the locking lever can still be
opened and closed.
WARNING
Unsafe Operation Hazard
• Failure to properly adjust the coupler clamp could result
in death or serious injury. Adjust the coupler clamp, and
check adjustment frequently.
4. Push the locking lever down into the locked position.
Insert the locking pin (G, Figure 8) into the hole in the
locking lever, or use a padlock for added security.
5. Check to be sure the coupler is securely attached to the
ball hitch.
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