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4. Place the urethane spider in the motor
coupling. Align and install the motor and
motor coupling.
5. Tighten the motor mounting bolts to a "Grade
5" bolt torque for that size of bolt. Refer to
"4.2 BoltSpecifications"onpage21.
6. Slide the drive coupling against the other
coupling half and tighten the setscrew.
7. If the adapter plate was removed, tighten the
four retaining bolts to "Grade 5" bolt torque
for that size of bolt. Refer to "4.2 Bolt
Specifications"onpage21.
10.12 TRAILER BREAK-AWAY
SYSTEM
10.12.1 Testing the Battery
1. Disconnect the trailer plug from the tow
vehicle; otherwise, you are testing the tow
vehicle's battery.
2. Press the green TEST button on the control
box located inside the frame of the trailer. The
green indicator light should illuminate if the
battery is fully charged. If the yellow or red
indicator lights illuminate, the unit's battery
should be charged before towing the trailer.
IMPORTANT
If the battery is weak or dead (red indicator, even
after charging), as indicated by the indicator light,
the battery must be replaced.
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3. Plug the trailer into the tow vehicle. The
yellow "Charging" light should be ON.Test the
system by pulling the pin out of the break-
away switch. The battery will activate the
brakes. (Note: Do not use this kit as a parking
brake). The battery should be charged and
tested prior to each trailer outing.
10.12.2 Charging Battery
The battery in the break-away system is
rechargeable. If the battery will not hold a charge,
replace the battery.
10.12.3 Replacing Battery
The battery in the break-away system is
replaceable. If the battery will not hold a charge,
replace the battery. Contact the OEM supplier for
a replacement battery.
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