Miller Electric 3000-4AH manual Installing Hitch And Connecting To Towing Vehicle

Use adequate blocks or lifting device to support hitch end while pivoting trailer jack into position (see Section 3-1). Use trailer jack to obtain desired height and to support tongue weight while installing hitch.

3-5. Installing Optional Trailer Hitch And Connecting To Towing Vehicle

WARNING

TILTING OF TRAILER can result in personal injury or equipment damage.

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NOTE

The self-actuating hydraulic brake system engages trailer brakes when pressure is applied to trailer hitch while stopping.

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Support trailer with jack. Apply parking brake.

1 Mounting Channel

Hitch may be mounted in four differ- ent positions on channel. Use posi- tion that provides level connection between trailer and towing vehicle.

2Lunette Eye Hitch (Optional)

3Ball Hitch (Optional)

Attach hitch to channel using 1/2-20 x 4-1/2 in hardware. Tighten hard- ware to 75 ft lb (102 N.m).

Secure hitch to towing vehicle.

4Knob

5Lever

If using ball hitch, set trailer onto towing ball and turn knob clockwise until tight.

To release hitch, hold lever down while turning knob counterclock- wise.

6 Safety Chain

Cross safety chains under hitch and attach to towing vehicle.

7 Breakaway Cable

Attach cable to towing vehicle above hitch. Cable applies trailer brakes if trailer is separated from towing vehicle.

8 Brake Fluid Reservoir

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Tools Needed: 3/4 in

13/16 in

BRAKE FLUID

Check fluid level in reservoir. Add fluid if not up to full mark (see Sec- tion 3-7). See brake actuator Own- er’s Manual.

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Figure 3-6. Installing Hitch And Connecting To Towing Vehicle

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