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Breaking-In A New Trailer
WARNING
Load can suddenly move or topple, which can result in death or serious injury.
Do not load or unload your trailer unless it is prevented from tipping and is on
• When loading the trailer, place equipment to be loaded at the rear of the deck. Secure equipment
to trailer deck and then lower the tilt deck.
7.1 PRE-TOW CHECKLIST
Before towing, double-check all of these items:
• Tires, wheels and lug nuts. See the “Major Hazards” section of this manual.
/ VIN label.
• Coupler secured and locked. See “Coupling to the Tow Vehicle” section of this manual.
• Safety chains properly rigged to tow vehicle, not to hitch or ball. See “Coupling To The Tow
Vehicle” section of this manual.
• Test Tail, Stop, and Turn Lights
• Test trailer brakes.
• Safety breakaway lanyard fastened to tow vehicle, not to safety chains. See “Coupling To The
Tow Vehicle” section of this manual.
• Cargo properly loaded, balanced and tied down. See the appropriate “Loading the Trailer”
section of this manual.
• Tongue weight and weight distribution set-up.
• Ramps secured for travel.
• Fire extinguisher
7.2 MAKE REGULAR STOPS
After each 50 miles, or one hour of towing, stop and check the following items:
• Coupler secured.
• Safety chains are fastened and not dragging.
• Cargo secured.
• Doors latched and secured.