BEFORE GETTING UNDERWAY
Attaching the Trailer to the
Tow Vehicle
1. Make sure that the coupler and hitch
ball are the same size.
2. Have someone guiding you and
back the tow vehicle until the cou-
pler is just above the hitch ball.
NOTE: Make sure that the coupler
clears the hitch ball. Adjust trailer
height as required.
3. Be sure the coupler-locking mecha-
nism is released.
4. Lower trailer coupler over the hitch
ball.
NOTE: Coupler will lock automatically.
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TYPICAL
1. Coupler-locking mechanism (released)
2. Coupler
3. Hitch ball
5. Check under the coupling to be cer-
tain that the ball clamp is below the
ball and not riding on top of the ball.
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TYPICAL
1. Coupler-locking mechanism (locked)
2. Hitch ball in coupler
6. Ensure that coupler is in locked posi-
tion.
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1. Locked position (green area)
7. Place locking pin through the cou-
pler-locking mechanism.
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TYPICAL
1. Locking pin hole
8. Lift up on the trailer tongue. If it
comes loose from the ball, unlock
and start procedure again.
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