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COUPLING TO THE TOW VEHICLE
WARNING
Improper rigging of the safety chains can result in loss of control of the trailer
and tow vehicle, leading to death or serious injury, if the trailer uncouples from
the tow vehicle.
• Fasten chains to safety chain receivers on the hitch, not to ball.
tow vehicle, if the trailer comes loose.
CONNECT THE ELECTRICAL CABLE
Connect the trailer lights to the tow vehicle’s electrical system using the electrical connector.
• Check all lights for proper operation:
• Check electric brakes for proper operation
WARNING
Improper electrical connection between the tow vehicle and the trailer will
result in inoperable lights and electric brakes, and can lead to collision. Before
each tow:
• Check that all lights and turn signals work.
• Check that the electric brakes work by operating the brake controller inside
the tow vehicle.
ATTACH BREAKAWAY BRAKE LANYARD
If the coupler or hitch fails, a properly connected and working breakaway brake system will apply
the brakes on the trailer. The safety chains will keep the tow vehicle attached and as the brakes
are applied at the trailer’s axles, the trailer/tow vehicle combination will come to a controlled
stop.
• Connect the lanyard to the tow vehicle so that the electric brake pull-pin will be pulled out
before all of the slack in the safety chains is taken up. Do not connect the lanyard to a safety
chain, hitch ball or hitch ball assembly. This would keep the breakaway brake system from
operating when it is needed.
Electric Breakaway Brake Lanyard