Miller Electric RCT-224 Trailer manual Installing Hitch And Safety Chains

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3-4. Installing Hitch And Safety Chains

Lunette Eye Hitch

8

7

3

Optional Ball Hitch

5

3

4

9

9

6

5

4

2

6 2

108

11

1

Tools Needed:

5/8, 3/4 in

11/16, 3/4 in

Ref. 802 813

YUse adequate blocks or lifting de- vice to support frame while instal- ling parts.

YSupport trailer with jack. Block wheels.

1Wheel Block Block wheels.

2Safety Chain

3Chain Bracket

47/16-14 x 2-1/2 Screw

57/16 ID Flat Washer

67/16 ID Lock Nut

Attach chain to bracket with 7/16 in hard- ware. Tighten hardware to 31 ft lb (40 N.m).

7Lunette Eye Hitch

81/2-13 x 4 in Screw

91/2 ID Lock Nut

Attach lunette eye to top of tongue as shown using supplied 1/2 in hardware.

Tighten hardware to 75 ft lb (102 N.m).

Connect trailer to towing vehicle.

Cross safety chains under tongue and at- tach to towing vehicle.

10Ball Hitch (Optional)

11Safety Pin

Attach hitch to tongue as shown using sup- plied 1/2 in hardware. Make sure bolts are installed horizontally as shown.

Tighten hardware to 75 ft lb (102 N.m).

Set trailer onto towing ball and push lever down. Insert safety pin through hole in lever to secure hitch.

Cross safety chains under tongue and at- tach to towing vehicle.

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Contents OM-6611 DescriptionFrom Miller to You Trailer Towing can be hazardous Trailer Towing Safety PrecautionsOverloading can cause serious injury or equipment damage Unexpected Tilting of Trailer can cause injury and damage Incorrectly Working Lights can cause accidentsPRE-TOWING Checklist Falling Unit can cause injury Symbol UsageAssembly Hazards Tilting of Trailer can cause injuryTrailer Specifications − SpecificationsOverall Dimensions Go to -2if mounting − AssemblyPreparing Unit For Kit Installation As shownMounting Wheels And Brackets On Axles Mounting Axle On FrameInstalling Hitch And Safety Chains Lunette Eye Hitch Optional Ball HitchInstalling Taillight And Sidelight Wiring Yellow leads. Discard green and yellow leadsInstalling Wiring Harness Tab Connectors Mounting Welding Generator Tightening Trailer Hardware Mounting Fenders Use hardware in green bag to install lights To connect sidelightsMaintenance Torquing Wheel Bearings OM-6611 − Parts List Hardware is commonOptional Page Service SupportOwner’s Record Miller Electric Mfg. Co