Safety Tips - Master Lock 2939AT Instructions D'installation

Hook Up Instructions:
1. Attach the tow bar to its mounting brackets on the towed vehicle using the 1/2" hitch pins and hairpins supplied in kit.
2. Attach the coupler of the tow bar to a 2" ball with a weight capacity equal to or exceeding the weight of the towed vehicle. Adjust the coupler to fit
the 2" ball so that it fits snugly over the ball. The hitch to which the 2" ball is attached must have a load capacity that is equal to, or exceeds the weight
of the towed vehicle. Read and follow the operation instructions attached to the coupler.
3. Center the coupler on the tow bar arms and tighten the 3/8" bolts to 30ft-lb torque. Be sure that the coupler underjaw is adjusted to lock snugly
over the 2" ball.
4. This tow bar is sold less safety chains. Some states require that two safety chains be used with a tow bar. Use only a Class III 1/4" proof coil safety
chain with this tow bar. Attach the safety chains to the towed vehicle frame. Cross the safety chains under the coupler at the front of the tow bar and
attach securely to the towing vehicle. Safety chains should be run through the chain loops on the tow bar arms to prevent them from dragging on the
ground.
5. Connect an adequate wiring harness between the two vehicles so that the stop, turn and running lights operate on the towed vehicle in conjunction
with the lights on the towed vehicle.
Towing and Precautions:
Steering wheel of towed vehicle must be unlocked.
Vehicles with automatic transmissions must utilize a fluid pressure system.
If towed vehicle is rear wheel drive, the driveshaft may be removed before towing.
Place towed vehicle in neutral and check that parking brake is not applied.
Warning:
Stopping distances will increase, adjust your driving accordingly.
Do not back-up while vehicle is attached. Backing up while vehicle is attached will produce excessive forces to the towbar and to the vehicle in tow.
Damage will occur.
Large forces will occur while starting forward if wheels are turned. This practice effectively "drags" the front of the vehicle being towed until the wheels
of the towed vehicle themselves are turned in the direction of movement.
Consult Your Vehicle Owner's Manual for Towing Limitations.

Safety Tips

NO PASSENGERS IN TRAILERS! People should never ride in trailers while towing, under any circumstances.
TRAILER LOADING Proper loading helps prevent trailer sway. Position heavy objects on the trailer floor ahead of the axle. Balance the load
side-to-side. Secure load to prevent shifting. Tongue weight should be 10-15% of gross weight for most trailers. Too low a percentage of tongue
weigh can cause sway. NEVER load the trailer rear-heavy. LOAD THE TRAILER HEAVIER IN FRONT.
DRIVING ON THE ROAD The additional weight of a trailer affects acceleration, braking and handling. Allow extra time for passing, stopping, and
changing lanes. Severe bumps can cause damage to your towing vehicle, hitch, and trailer. Drive slower on rough roads.
STOP AND MAKE A THOROUGH INSPECTION IF ANY PART OF YOUR TOWING VEHICLE SYSTEM HITS THE ROAD. CORRECT ANY PROBLEMS AND
REPLACE ANY DAMAGED PARTS BEFORE RESUMING TRAVEL.
CHECK FOR EXCESSIVE SWAY AND CAUSE
Excessive trailer sway can lead to loss of control. Sway motion should recover quickly. Sway tends to be worse on downgrades. Start slowly, and
increase your speed in gradual steps. If sway does occur, redistribute your trailer load. Repeat until the trailer is stable at highway speed.
IF TRAILER SUDDENLY STARTS TO SWAY
Turbulence from another vehicle, a wind gust, or a downgrade can cause a sudden sway, along with a shift of the trailer's load or a trailer tire blowout.
IF THE TRAILER SWAYS, IT IS THE DRIVER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ASSESS THE SITUATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Below are
suggestions that may apply, depending on conditions:
DO • R educe your vehicle speed gradually.
• H old the steering wheel as steady as possible.
• I f your trailer has electric brakes, apply the trailer brakes alone, without using the tow vehicle's brakes.
DON'T • D on't depress your brake pedal hard unless absolutely necessary. A "jackknife" can result.
• D on't try to steer out of the sway condition. Sudden or violent steering may make the situation worse.
• D on't increase speed. Sway increases the faster you go.
• Don't continue towing a trailer that tends to sway. You may lose control during an emergency maneuver,
or if the conditions listed above occur.
DANGER
DO NOT MODIFY PRODUCT IN ANY WAY. TOWING VEHICLE MUST BE IN GOOD DRIVING CONDITION. USE ONLY FOR TRAILER TOWING
AND/OR ATTACHMENT OF ACCESSORIES. DO NOT EXTEND ORIGINAL STRUCTURE. DO NOT TOW ONE TRAILER BEHIND ANOTHER, THIS MAY
CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL. FAILURE TO HEED WARNINGS AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN A SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
OR DEATH, VEHICLE CRASH, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
BE SURE TO NOT OVERLOAD ANY COMPONENT OF YOUR TOWING SYSTEM