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COUPLING TO THE TOW VEHICLE
• To test the breakaway brake battery, remove the pull-pin 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 pull-pin. The breakaway brake system battery discharges rapidly
when the pull-pin 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 pull-pin 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
• Charge the battery every three months.
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UNCOUPLING GOOSENECK TRAILER WITH BALL COUPLER
Follow these steps to uncouple your gooseneck hitch trailer from the tow vehicle:
• Block trailer tires to prevent the trailer from rolling, before jacking the trailer up
• Lower the tow vehicle tailgate.
• Disconnect the electrical connector.
• Disconnect the breakaway brake switch lanyard.
• Disconnect the safety chains from the tow vehicle.
• Move the spring-loaded receiver lock plate locking pin to the OPEN position.
• Rotate the lock plate to a position that permits the gooseneck ball to exit the receiver.
• Before releasing drop-leg jack, make certain ground surface below jack base will support the
trailer tongue load.
• Rotate the drop leg plunger pin handle so that the plunger pin is released from the drop leg.
• Push down on the drop leg base with your foot to place a drop leg to the desired lowered
position.
• Rotate the plunger pin handle so that the plunger pin is attempting to engage the drop leg.
• Slowly raise your foot, permitting the drop leg to rise. The plunger pin will engage a hole in the
drop leg.