TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 − SAFETY INFORMATION ........... . SECTION 2 −...
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TRAILER TOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING TRAILER TOWING can be hazardous. In trailer towing, as in most driving situations, exposure to certain hazards occurs. Trailer towing is safe when precautions are taken. The following safety information is only a summary of the more complete information found in the Safety Standards listed on the next page.
INCORRECT SIZE OR RATING OF HITCH can Couplers cause trailer to break loose from towing vehicle. 1. Be sure towing vehicle hitch is correct type, size, and rating to Clevis match coupler. 2. Be sure the hitch is properly installed onto towing vehicle. Trailer 3.
Inches Millimeters 40-1/2 1232 2438 156-1/2 3975 *148 in (3759 mm) Without Hitch Dimensions A and B will decrease when weight is added to trailer. ST-153 983-A Figure 2-1. Overall Dimensions SECTION 3 − TRANSPORTING TRAILER WARNING FAL L I NG EQ UI PM ENT can cau se TILTING OF TRAILER can result in serious personal injury and equipment personal injury or equipment damage.
SECTION 4 − INSTALLATION & OPERATION NOTE All directions are given as facing the towing vehicle. The word “front” means the hitch end of the trailer. 4-1. Operating Parking Brake And Jack WARNING TILTING OF TRAILER can result in personal injury or equipment damage. •...
12 in (305 mm) Cylinder Bracket 9 in (229 mm) Cylinder Brack- Clamp Secure cylinder upright in bracket. 74G-2 trailer has one 9 in (229 mm) bracket. Adjust tension on latch so cylinder is secure when latch is closed. Cylinder...
4-3. Connecting Trailer Light Wiring NOTE Disconnect vehicle wiring harness plug from trailer wiring connector before beginning installation. Use wiring harness tab connector only with insulated wires. Connect trailer wiring harness to towing vehicle as shown. To Vehicle To Trailer Brown Green Lead...
4-5. Installing Trailer Hitch And Connecting To Towing Vehicle WARNING TILTING OF TRAILER can result in personal injury or equipment damage. • Use adequate blocks or lifting device to support hitch end while pivoting trailer jack into position (see Section 4-1). •...
4-7. Maintenance WARNING FALLING EQUIPMENT can cause injury and damage. • Apply parking brake while performing maintenance (see Section 4-1). • Support trailer with jack, or use proper equipment to lift trailer. • Do not put any body part under unit while lifting or performing maintenance. miscwarn1.1* 5/93 NOTE Do not use trailer if any part is damaged or not working properly.
4-8. Torquing Wheel Bearings WARNING FALLING EQUIPMENT can cause injury INCORRECT BEARING MAINTENANCE and damage. can cause loss of control resulting in • serious injury and equipment damage. Use proper equipment to lift unit. • • Check and repack wheel bearings once a year or Do not put any body part under unit while lifting or every 12,000 miles (19,500 km), whichever comes working on bearings.
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