Towing Information

WARNING

Use jack stand to lift tongue. DO NOT lift by hand as back injury could result.

CAUTION

The ball capacity must be greater than or equal to the trailer GVWR. Do not use a worn hitch ball, it is unsafe and must be replaced.

USE 2" BALL ONLY

ST-45 —TOWING INFORMATION

5.To make sure that the actuator is securely latched onto the ball, extend the trailer tongue jack to the ground and lift the truck and trailer combination 2" to 4". If the ball does not disengage, the actuator is securely attached.

6.Insert a padlock or bolt through the lock hole for added protection.

7.Connect the break-away cable solidly to the bumper or frame of the tow vehicle as near to the center as possible. The cable must hang clear of the trailer tongue and be long enough to permit short radius turns without pulling the breakaway cable forward.

8.Make sure the breakaway cable is in a released position with the indicator bead touching or resting against the cable spring stop.(Figure 40).

NOTE

Take care not to damage the actuator

when backing up the towing vehicle

 

 

for hook-up.

1.Position actuator ball socket above 2" ball.

2.Hold the release lever in the open position (Figure 39).

3.Lower the trailer tongue until the ball rests in the ball socket.

4.Close the release lever.

Figure 40. Trailer Hitch Release Handle

CAUTION

DO NOT use the breakaway cable as a parking brake.

Figure 39. Trailer Hitch Release Lever

CAUTION

The release lever will close freely with finger pressure when the ball is properly inserted into ball socket. If the release lever does not close freely, do not tow the pump. DO NOT force the release handle into the closed position.

9.Cross the safety chains under the tongue and securely attach them to the bumper or frame of the tow vehicle. Check with local and state laws for proper compliance.

CAUTION

Safety chains must ALWAYS be used.

Check the location of the breakaway cable periodically during each trip. The

NOTE indicator should rest against the spring stop.Accidental application will cause the brakes to drag and heat up, causing a failure.

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ST-45HRM specifications

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