Four winns FUNSHIP Owner's Manual page 126

To ensure proper engagement of the actua-
tor's coupler to the tow ball, DO NOT use a
multi-piece ball, an incorrectly sized ball, or
a worn/damaged ball. Please refer to the
trailer's certification plate, coupler or actuator
on the trailer for Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) or visit our website at www.fourwinns.
com. Trailers with a GVWR of 000 pounds
or below require a " tow ball and trailers
above a GVWR of 000 pounds require a
 /" tow ball.
1.. Position.actuator.ball.socket.above.ball.hitch..
2.. Open.the.coupler.latch.fully.to.allow.the.ball.latch.
to.rotate.open..Note:.You.will.have.to.remove.
the.safety.pin.from.the.coupler.latch.hole.to.fully.
extend.the.coupler.latch..The.coupler.latch.will.
remain.up.to.indicate.that.it.is.not.yet.attached.to.
the.ball..See.Figure.S-7.
3.. Lower.trailer.tongue.until.ball.is.seated.or.rests.in.
ball.socket..Ensure.the.ball.latch.is.in.the.correct.
position.to.retain.the.hitch.ball.
4.. Close.coupler.latch.by.pushing.latch.down.until.
safety.latch.engages.the.plate.below.latch..
The.coupler.latch.should.close.and.secure.freely.with.
finger pressure when ball is properly seated in the
ball.socket..If the coupler latch does not close
freely and the safety latch does not engage the
plate below the latch properly, do not tow trailer.
DO NOT.force.the.coupler.latch.into.closed.position,.
otherwise.damage.could.result..Inspect.actuator.for.
bent.parts.or.cause.of.improper.operation...
NOTICE
Keep the coupler clean and lubricated to
prevent damage to the coupler.
.
5.. Make.sure.the.actuator.is.secure..If.unsure,.
extend.the.trailer.tongue.jack.to.the.ground.and..
lift.(with.the.jack).the.car.and.trailer.combination.
approximately.2".to.4"..If.the.ball.does.not..
disengage.and.remains.secured,.the.actuator..
is.latched.properly.
Trailer Information - Section S
NOTICE
To prevent back injury, DO NOT PHYSICALLY
LIFT the trailer tongue when loaded.
6.. The.safety.pin,.provided.with.the.trailer,.or.a.pad-
lock.must be inserted completely.in.the.coupler.
latch.hole..This.ensures.the.coupler's.locking.latch.
remains.in.the.locked.position.during.towing.of.the.
trailer..Use.of.a.padlock.will.help.to.deter.theft.
7.. Connect.actuator.break-away.cable.S-hook.
securely.to.one.of.the.tow.vehicle.hitch's.safety.
chain.connection.points..Do.not.connect.S-hook.
to.the.safety.cables.or.chains..The.cable.should.
hang.clear.of.trailer.tongue.and.be.long.enough.to.
permit.short.radius.turns.without.pulling.the.break-
away.cable..DO NOT.loop.the.break-away.cable.
around.a.bracket.and.loop.it.back.onto.itself..
8.. If.the.break-away.system.is.accidently.applied.
while unhitching, insert a flat-bladed screwdriver
into.the.spring.clip.slotted.hole.under.the.actuator.
and.pry.down.to.release..See.Figure.S-13.
Figure S-13: Emergency Break-Away System
The break-away system is not designed
to operate if the trailer does not separate
completely from the tow vehicle, or if the trailer
tongue "submarines" and goes beneath the
tow vehicle. DO NOT use break-away cable
as a parking brake.
9.. Safety.chains.or.cables.(depending.on.which.
model.you.have).are.provided.and.must.be.used..
Cross.the.safety.chains/cables.under.the.coupling.
and.attach.to.the.towing.vehicle's.frame.or..
bumper..See.Figure.S-14..Always.allow.slack.for.
turns..Four.Winns.provides.securement.clips.for.
the.safety.chain/cable.hooks.and.recommends.
you.use.them..Regulations.vary.from.state.to.
state..Please.check.the.local.laws.in.your.state.
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