Allmand MAXI-POWER MP15XR Manuel D'utilisation page 9

Reversing the trailer hitch assembly
The trailer hitch assembly is reversible. Use the trailer coupler
(A, Figure 4) for ball hitches, or the lunette ring (B) for pintle
hitches. To reverse the trailer hitch assembly:
1. Remove the mounting hardware (C, Figure 4).
2. Reverse the trailer hitch assembly.
Note: Use the set of mounting holes in the trailer tongue that
will keep the trailer as level as possible when connected to
the tow vehicle.
3. Reinstall the hardware. Tighten securely.
WARNING
Unsafe Operation Hazard
• Failure to properly install the trailer hitch assembly
could result in death or serious injury. Install the trailer
hitch assembly properly, and tighten the hardware
securely.
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Connect the trailer to the tow vehicle
1. Position a wheel chock (not supplied) firmly against the
front and rear of the wheel (A, Figure 5) on each side of
the trailer.
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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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