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PRIOR TO TOWING THE LIGHTING TOWER
UNIT THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ AND
UNDERSTOOD.
THE GROSS TRAILER MASS IS 1100 kg.
ENSURE THAT THE TOWING VEHICLE AND
TOW BAR ARE RATED TO SAFELY TOW
THIS LIGHTING TOWER.
THE LIGHT TOWER USES EITHER A
HYDRAULIC
OR
CABLE
BRAKE MECHANISM. YOU MUST MAKE
SURE
YOU
UNDERSTAND
OPERATION
OF
EITHER
PRIOR TO USE.
VEHICLE TOW COUPLING
The standard tow coupling is the 50 mm
ball type. Others are available as an option
upon request. Prior to towing ensure that
the
coupling
operates
automatically latches in position. Keep the
ball pocket and latch mechanism free from
dirt and contamination as this can prevent
proper operation of the latch mechanism.
JOCKEY WHEEL
The jockey wheel is designed to be
swivelled and stowed horizontally. In both
vertical and
horizontal positions,
plunger pin must be securely engaged in
the allocated hole in the mounting bracket.
SAFETY CHAIN
A safety chain is supplied to connect the
trailer to towing vehicle while towing.
Ensure the safety chain has enough slack
to permit tight turns, but far enough from
road surface to hold coupler above road
should the trailer uncouple. Inspect safety
chain and shackle for wear and damage.
Replace worn or damaged chain and/or
shackle before towing.
Section 1
METRO-MH
TOWING INSTRUCTIONS
OVERRIDING
THE
MECHANISM
properly
and
the
Page 1-22
ELECTRICAL CABLES
The trailers lights are to be attached to the
tow vehicle's electrical system using the
electrical connector supplied. Prior to
towing check all lights for proper operation
of
the
brake
lights,
reversing lights.
OVERRIDE LOCKOUT LEVER
The overriding brake lockout lever is used
to engage the braking system on the
trailer. While towing the lockout lever
should be disengaged to allow function of
the trailers brakes. When reversing the
trailer, engage the lock-out by rotating the
lever down between the actuator and the
coupling body.
!
Failure
to
properly
overriding
brake
cause uncontrolled vehicle movements
leading to death or serious injury.
OBSERVE
AND
OBEY
TRAFFIC AND VEHICLE REGULATIONS.
WHEN
REVERSING
ENGAGE
THE
OVERRIDE
TO
PREVENT
BRAKES BEING APPLIED.
indicators
and
engage
the
mechanism
could
ALL
MOTOR
THE
TRAILER,
BRAKE
LOCKOUT
TRAILER
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