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10. Attach the breakaway cable to the
towing vehicle. The practice of wrapping
the cable around the towing pin is
not recommended. It is better to fit
a suitable eye bracket to the towing
bracket for the purpose.
11. Check the breakaway cable cannot drag
along the ground and cannot become taut
during normal use.
DO NOT attach the breakaway cable to the
towing pin or anywhere that it may interfere
with the free movement of the eye within
the jaw or come into contact with the pin
locking device.
If there is no breakaway cable fitted to
your trailer, or if it or any other part of the
coupling, draw tube or handbrake assembly
appear to be damaged or missing parts -
DO NOT TOW!
12. Retract the jockey wheel until it is fully
wound up.
13. Hold the top of the jockey wheel
assembly and release the clamp.
14. Line up the anti-rotation pin on the
jockey forks with the notch on the stem
and wind the wheel further up so it can
no longer rotate.
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15. Taking care lift the jockey assembly fully
up, positioned well clear of the brake
linkage and inside the drawbar channel
with the wheel trailing rearwards.
16. Clamp the jockey wheel in place and
engage the jockey wheel R clip.
17. Attach the electrical plug to the towing
vehicle's socket ensuring there is enough
slack in the cable for the trailer to
correctly negotiate tight turns, without
the cable dragging on the road. Check
that all the lights are operating correctly.
18. Release the trailer handbrake.
*NOTE: Safety devices on towing jaws
vary depending upon the manufacturer.
The manufacturer's instructions should be
followed to ensure correct operation.
3.2 MIRRORS
You are required to be able to see the rear
corners of the trailer in your rear-view mirrors.
If you cannot, use add on mirror extensions.
3.3 FINAL CHECKS
BEFORE MOVING OFF
Check that you are displaying the correct
registration plate for the towing vehicle you
are using.
Any load should be securely tied or if
animals are being carried check they are
safe and secure.
If rear prop stands are fitted check that they
are raised and that any doors or ramps are
correctly closed. Finally release the trailer
handbrake and you are ready to move off.
PASSENGERS
Passengers are forbidden to ride
in a trailer at any time.
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