SAFETY GUIDELINES — TRAILERS
Raise the bottom surface of the coupler to be above the top of the pintle hitch hook. Use the tongue jackstand to support the trailer tongue. Wood or concrete blocks may also be used.
WaRnIng
A defective pintle hitch not properly fastened can result in uncoupling, leading to death or serious injury.
Be sure the pintle hook is securly tighten to the tow vehicle before coupling the trailer.
Coupling Trailer to Tow vehicle (pintle Coupler)
Slowly back up the tow vehicle so that the pintle hitch hook is near or aligned under the pintle eye ring coupler.
Using the jackstand at the front of trailer (tongue), turn the jackstand crank handle to raise the trailer. If the pintle eye coupler does not line up with the pintle hitch hook, adjust the position of the tow vehicle.
OPEN the pintle hook locking mechanism (Figure G). Place the hook inside the eye coupler. CLOSE the pintle hook mechanism.
Lower the trailer so that its entire tongue weight is held by the hitch.
Raise the jackstand to a height where it will not interfere with the road.
TIRE SAFETY
unsafe Tires, Lug nuts or Wheels
Trailer tires and wheels are more likely to fail than car tires and wheels because they carry a heavier load. Therefore, it is essential to inspect the trailer tires before each tow.
If a tire has a bald spot, bulge, cuts, is showing any cords, or is cracked, replace the tire before towing. If a tire has uneven tread wear, take the trailer to a dealer service center for diagnosis.
Uneven tread wear can be caused by tire imbalance, axle misalignment or incorrect infl ation.
Tires with too little tread will not provide adequate tracking on wet roadways and can result in loss of control, leading to death or serious injury.
Improper tire pressure causes an unstable trailer and can result in a tire blowout and loss of control. Therefore,
TOW
VEHICLE
SAFETY
CHAIN
PINTLE
HOOK
PINTLE TRAILER
RING “EYE” TONGUE
SAFETY CHAIN
MASTER LINK
IMPORTANT!
CROSS BOTH
SAFETY CHAINS
before each tow you must also check the tire pressure.Tire pressure must be checked when tires are cold.
Allow 3 hours
Since trailer wheels and lug nuts (or bolts) are subjected to greater side loads than automobile wheels, they are more prone to loosen. Before each tow, check to make sure they are tight.
The proper tightness (torque) for lug nuts is listed in the lug nut tightening section of this manual. Use a torque wrench
Figure G. Attaching Safety Chain (Pintle Coupler)
Insert a pin or lock through the hole in the locking mechanism.
Be sure the pintle hook is inserted completely through the eye ring and the locking mechanism is engaged. A properly engaged locking mechanism will allow the coupler to raise the rear of the tow vehicle. Using the trailer jack, test to see that you can raise the rear of the tow vehicle
to tighten the lug nuts. If you do not have a torque wrench, use a lug wrench (from your tow vehicle) and tighten the nuts as much as you can. Then have a service garage or trailer dealer tighten the lug nuts to the proper torque.
page 52 — LT6D LIGHT TOWER • operation manual — rev. #0 (07/16/13)
