Coupling The Trailer To The Tow Vehicle; Safety Chains - Helio O Series Owner's Manual

the brake shoe adjustment is too tight. If the trailer does not brake
adequately, the brake shoe adjustment is not tight enough. Do
not drive faster than 45 km/h (28 miles/h) during this road test.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting for axle and electric brake
adjustment, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures.

Coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle

When attaching the trailer coupler to the tow vehicle's hitch,
follow these steps:
1. Raise the coupler by rotating the operating lever of the rear
wheel clockwise.
2. Back up the tow vehicle until the hitch ball is aligned under
the coupler. Ask someone to help you by using predetermined
hand signals. Make sure this person is visible at all times and
proceed slowly and cautiously.
3. Raise the coupler locking bar.
4. Lower the coupler onto the hitch ball by rotating the operating
lever of the rear wheel counter clockwise. Allow the coupler to
fully engage the hitch ball.
5. Lower the coupler locking bar, and make sure it is locked in
place using a lock pin or safety lock.
6. Raise and lower the rear wheel against the tow vehicle's hitch.

Safety chains

After attaching the trailer coupler to the hitch ball adequately,
the safety chains must be rigged. According to safety regulations,
safety chains must crisscross underneath the tow bar and hitch to
prevent the tow bar from falling to the ground in case of hitch or
coupler failure.
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Connecting safety chains
1. Crisscross the chains underneath the tow bar and hitch.
2. Loop the hooks around a member of the frame of the tow
vehicle or attach them to holes provided in the hitch system.
3. Make sure the slack in the chain lengths is equal on both sides
and there is enough to permit tight turns, but not be close to
the road surface to drag.
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Do not attach safety chains to the bumpers of the vehicle.
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Do not attempt to repair a damaged chain. If the safety chain is
damaged, it must be replaced.
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The Helio trailer is not designed for adding rear supports
transporting tool boxes, bicycles, motorcycles, or any other
heavy equipment that would risk overloading the frame,axles,
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wheels, and tires. It is strictly forbidden to alter the frame or add
equipment to the trailer without Helio's written consent;
otherwise, the associated warranty may not be valid.
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