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Figure S13: Rear Tie Down Strap - Tightening
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OP ER A T ION
A. Hitching Trailer
Before towing, the trailer must be properly hitched to
the tow vehicle.
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, cou pler or actua-
tor on the trailer for Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) or visit our website at www.
fourwinns.com. Trailers with a GVWR of
7000 pounds or below require a 2" tow ball
and trailers above a GVWR of 7000 pounds
require a 2 5/16" 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 S5.
Trailer Information - Section S
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
latch engages properly.
The coupler latch should close and secure freely
with finger pressure when ball is properly seated in
the ball sock et. If the coupler latch does not close
freely or does not engage properly, do not tow
trailer. DO NOT force the coupler latch into closed
posi tion, otherwise damage could result. Inspect
actuator for bent parts or cause of im prop er operation.
NOTICE
Keep the coupler clean and lubricated to
prevent dam age 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
approxi mately 2" to 4". If the ball does not disen-
gage and remains se cured, the actuator is latched
properly.
NOTICE
To prevent back injury, DO NOT PHYSI-
CALLY LIFT the trailer tongue when load ed.
6. The safety pin, provided with the trailer, or a
padlock 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 slot of the break-away catch hole under
the actuator and pry down to release.
See Figure S14.
Owner's Manual Page 135
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