Coupling To The Tow Vehicle
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Breakaway Brake Battery Charger
To test the breakaway brake battery, remove the pullpin from the switch and
attempt to pull the trailer forward. You should feel the trailer resisting being
towed, but the wheels will not necessarily be locked. If the brakes do not
function, do not tow the trailer until brakes, or battery, are repaired.
Immediately replace the pullpin. The breakaway brake system battery
discharges rapidly when the pullpin is removed.
Do Not Use Breakaway Switch as Parking Brake.
! WARNING
An ineffective breakaway brake system can result in a runaway
trailer, leading to death or serious injury, if the coupler or ball
hitch fails.
Connect the breakaway cable to the tow vehicle; and NOT to the
hitch, ball or support.
Before towing the trailer, test the function of the breakaway brake
system. If the breakaway brake system is not working, do not tow
the trailer. Have it serviced or repaired.
Do not tow the trailer with the breakaway brake system ON because the brakes
will overheat which can result in permanent brake failure.
! WARNING
Failure to replace the pullpin can result in ineffective brakes,
leading to loss of control, serious injury or death.
If you do not use your trailer for three or more months, or during winter months:
Store the battery indoors; and