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3. Push the locking latch forward and down. (It is self-
locking.) Install a padlock through the latch hole (D,
Figure 7) for added security.
4. Make sure that the coupler is fully installed on the ball
hitch.
To disconnect the trailer from the tow vehicle
1. Remove the padlock (if installed) from the trailer coupler
latch (D, Figure 7).
2. Lift the trailer coupler (A, Figure 7) latch up and back.
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Light Tower Trailer Weight
WARNING
Towing the light tower trailer when it is loaded beyond the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) could result in death
or serious injury. Always maintain a gross vehicle weight
less than the GVWR stated on the serial plate and in the
Specifications section of this manual.
The light tower trailer is an SAE Class 2 trailer, with a Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) as stated on the serial plate
and in the Specifications section of this manual. Do not
exceed the GVWR by attempting to carry additional tools or
equipment. Do not carry riders. See Safety.
Towing the Light Tower Trailer
WARNING
Excessive speed when towing the trailer could result in
death or serious injury. Always maintain a safe towing
speed for road conditions. Never exceed 65 MPH (105 km/
h) when towing the trailer.
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WARNING
Rollover Hazard
Do not make sharp turns at high speeds when towing the
light tower trailer. This could cause the light tower trailer
to roll over, resulting in death, serious injury, or equipment
damage.
The rated maximum highway towing speed for the light tower
trailer is 65 MPH (105 km/h). Be sure to check your state or
province laws regarding maximum legal towing speeds for
trailers.
When towing the trailer off-highway or on rougher terrain, the
maximum towing speed is 20 MPH (32 km/h). Slower speeds
may be required for very rough terrain.
Tow the light tower trailer with the engine and lights shut
down.
Do not carry riders.
Disconnecting the Light Tower Trailer from the
Tow Vehicle
WARNING
Crush Hazard
Attempting to move the light tower trailer by manually
pushing or pulling it could present a crush hazard resulting
in death or serious injury. Always move the trailer with
the tow vehicle, put chocks against the wheels, and lower
the tongue jack before uncoupling the trailer from the tow
vehicle.
1. Find a firm, level and stable surface at the work site. See
Work Site Considerations in the Operation section.
2. Move the light tower trailer into the desired position with
the tow vehicle.
3. Put chocks against the wheels on both sides of the trailer.
4. Disconnect the trailer lighting connector from the tow
vehicle lighting connector.
5. Move the tongue jack into the operating position. See
Operating the Tongue Jack.
6. Lower the tongue jack foot to support the front of the light
tower trailer. See Operating the Tongue Jack.
7. Disconnect the trailer coupler from the tow vehicle. See
Using the Trailer Coupler.
8. Use the tongue jack to raise the trailer coupler above the
tow vehicle's hitch ball.
9. Disconnect the safety chains from the tow vehicle's hitch
frame.
10. Move the tow vehicle clear of the light tower trailer.
11. If desired, move the trailer tongue up to the park position.
See Trailer Tongue.
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