Allmand MAXI-POWER MP15XR Manuel D'utilisation page 11

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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.
To uncouple
1. Remove the locking pin (or padlock, if used) from the hole
in the locking lever.
2. Pull up on the locking trigger, and lift the locking lever.
3. Use the tongue jack to raise the trailer coupler until it
clears the hitch ball. See Transporting - Using The
Tongue Jack.
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Lunette Ring (for pintle hitches)
To couple to the tow vehicle pintle hitch
1. Open the locking latch (C, Figure 9) on the tow vehicle
pintle hitch (A).
Note: Standard pintle hitch shown; designs vary.
2. Use the tongue jack to lower the lunette ring (B, Figure 9)
into the pintle hitch hook. See Transporting - Using The
Tongue Jack.
3. Close the locking latch. Insert the locking pin (D, Figure 9)
into the hole in the locking latch.
To uncouple
1. Remove the locking pin from the hole in the locking latch.
2. Open the locking latch.
3. Use the tongue jack to raise the lunette ring until it clears
the pintle hitch hook. See Transporting - Using The
Tongue Jack.
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