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9. Power the BrakeBuddy (Fig. 7). To power the BrakeBuddy,
plug the unit into a 12-volt receptacle in the towed vehicle.
When powered, the air compressor will fill the air tank in 30-40
seconds. If a 12-volt power supply is not available in the
towed position (or the 12-volt power remains off in the ignition
off position), a 12-volt Battery Direct Kit is available (part
number 39305). At a minimum, a 15-amp 12-volt power supply
is required to operate the BrakeBuddy. NOTE: The red
"bleed brakes" light will be lit until completion of step 10.
10. Push the red AUTO START button located on top of the
BrakeBuddy (Fig. 8). The arm will automatically extend / cycle
5 times. This will remove any vacuum stored in the brake
vacuum reservoir of the towed vehicle as well as diagnose
any errors in the system startup (B).
NOTE: While the arm is activating, look at the brake lights
on the rear of the towed vehicle. The brake lights will
fluctuate on and off as the BrakeBuddy is pressing on
and off the brake pedal. If the brake lights remain on, the
BrakeBuddy unit is too close to the brake pedal.
NOTE: After Auto Start cycle is complete, the red "bleed
brakes" light will go out and the green "normal" light will
be on.
NOTE: The test button (Fig. 8 / C) is a manual (one time)
arm activation test. The test button can be used to
confirm the unit is in the correct floor position.
WARNING: Any time the towed vehicle's engine has been started
(e.g., running through gears, charging battery, etc.) You Must
push the Auto Start after shutting the towed vehicle's engine
off. This removes the vacuum out of the vehicle's brake system.
Failure to drain the towed vehicle's brake vacuum will result in
excessive tire wear.
11. Make final seat adjustments. If there is a gap between the
seat and handle, adjust the seat forward to close the gap.
311-0288-053 Rev. A 11/05
INSTALLATION MANUAL
© 2004 Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation
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FIG. 7
Lighter
FIG. 8
Phone (800) 470-2287
www.brakebuddy.com
Plug into 12-volt
accessory
receptacle.
C
B
Printed in U.S.A
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