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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.
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.
WARNING
Unsafe Operation Hazard
Failure to properly install safety chains could result
in death or serious injury. Always properly install
safety chains.
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.
WARNING
Unsafe Operation Hazard
Failure of trailer lights to operate properly could
result in death or serious injury. Always check for
proper operation of trailer lights, and repair or re-
place as needed.
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7. Retract the tongue jack. See Transporting - Using
8. Remove the wheel chocks.
9. The trailer is now ready for towing.
To disconnect the trailer from the tow
vehicle
1. Chock the wheels.
2. Deploy the tongue jack. See Transporting - Using
3. Disconnect the trailer lighting cable from the tow
4. Remove the safety chains from the safety chain
5. Uncouple the trailer hitch from the tow vehicle hitch.
6. Move the tow vehicle away from the unit.
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
3. Unfold the jack handle into the operating position (D,
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The Tongue Jack.
The Tongue Jack.
vehicle lighting cable.
pockets on the tow vehicle.
See Transporting - Coupling And Uncoupling The
Trailer Hitch.
(B, Figure 7). Install the jack locking pin (C).
Figure 7).
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