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make sure they are secure. check that the spring arms are locked into place
with the socket pins and clips. check that the l-pins and clips are in place.
You are now ready to take the trailer out for a tow. Remember to connect
the safety brake cable, safety chains, and electrical cables. make sure your
trailer brake control is correctly adjusted. Retract the jack completely. Tow
carefully at first and pay attention to how it feels. Follow the Troubleshoot-
ing Guide in appendix a on page 23 which suggests ways that can help
improve your towing experience if needed.
Step 9 - Regular Maintenance:
The friction surfaces of the head and sockets should be kept clean and
well lubricated with a good quality lubricant. They should be lubricated be-
fore each trip. check for damage or abnormal wear at the beginning of each
towing day and replace if necessary. use a rag to clean dirt and road grit
from all friction surfaces regularly.
all nuts and bolts should be checked before each towing day and re-
tightened or replaced if necessary.
WARNING
Towing with a loose angle set bolt for an extended period of time can
WARNING
cause abnormal stress on the hitch resulting in accident, severe injury,
and property damage.
pay special attention to the angle set bolt. There is a break-in period for
each hitch and towing configuration. This period is not the same for every
towing configuration. With use, the spacer washers and rivet may compact
slightly leaving a small gap between the angle set bolt and the shank. The
bolt should be checked carefully every 100 miles for the break-in period and
re-tightened as explained in Step 8. You will notice that over time the need
to re-tighten the angle set bolt will diminish, but you should still check it
regularly before each towing day as part of your hook-up routine.
Store your hitch out of the weather when not in use. Keep it clean and
free from rust. from time to time, use a good quality rust inhibiting spray
paint to touch up the finish and keep it looking good. Do not paint over the
warning stickers. If the warning stickers become worn or unreadable, con-
tact progress mfg. Inc. for free replacement.
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