Before Coupling Trailer To Tow Vehicle; Prepare Coupler And Hitch; Couple Trailer To Tow Vehicle - Integrity Enclosed Trailer Owner's Manual

4.3.1.1 Before Coupling Trailer To Tow Vehicle

Be sure the size and rating of hitch ball match
1.
the size and rating of the coupler. Hitch balls and
couplers are marked with their size and rating.
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WARNING
Coupler-to-hitch mismatch can result in
uncoupling, leading to death or serious
injury.
Be sure the LOAD RATING of the hitch ball
is equal or greater than the load rating of
the coupler.
Be sure the SIZE of the hitch ball matches
the size of the coupler.
Wipe the hitch ball clean and inspect it visually
2.
and by feel for fl at spots, cracks and pits.
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WARNING
A worn, cracked or corroded hitch ball can
fail while towing, and may result in death
or serious injury.
Before coupling trailer, inspect the hitch
ball for wear, corrosion and cracks.
Replace worn or damaged hitch ball.
Rock the ball to make sure it is tight to the hitch,
3.
and visually check that the hitch ball nut is solid
against the lock washer and hitch frame.
Wipe the inside and outside of the coupler
4.
clean and inspect it visually for cracks and
deformations; feel the inside of the coupler for
worn spots and pits.
Be sure the coupler is tight to the tongue of the
5.
trailer. All coupler fasteners must be visibly solid
against the trailer frame.
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WARNING
A loose hitch ball nut can result in
uncoupling, leading to death or serious
injury.
Make sure the hitch ball is tight to the hitch
before coupling the trailer.
Coupling To Tow Vehicle
Raise the bottom surface of the coupler to be
6.
above the top of the hitch ball.

4.3.1.2 Prepare Coupler And Hitch

Lubricate hitch ball and inside of coupler with a
1.
thin layer of automotive bearing grease.
Remove safety latch pin and open coupler locking
2.
mechanism. In the open position, coupler is
able to drop fully onto hitch ball. See the coupler
instructions for details of placing the coupler in the
"open" position.
Slowly back up tow vehicle so that hitch ball is
3.
near or aligned under coupler.
Your trailer may be equipped with a different style
coupler. If so, see the coupler manufacturers
operating instructions.

4.3.1.3 Couple Trailer To Tow Vehicle

Lower the trailer tongue until the coupler fully
1.
engages the hitch ball. If the coupler does not line
up with the hitch ball, adjust the position of the tow
vehicle.
Close latch and engage the coupler locking
2.
mechanism. In the engaged position, the locking
mechanism securely holds the coupler to the hitch
ball.
Insert the safety lock pin through the hole in the
3.
locking mechanism.
Be sure the coupler is all the way on the hitch ball
4.
and the locking mechanism is engaged. A properly
engaged locking mechanism will allow the coupler
to raise the rear of the tow vehicle. Using the
trailer jack, test to see that you can raise the rear
of the tow vehicle by 1 inch, after the coupler is
locked to the hitch.
The tongue jack can be damaged by
overloading. Do not use the tongue jack to
raise the tow vehicle more than 1 inch.
If the coupler cannot be secured to the hitch ball,
5.
do not tow the trailer. Contact your dealer for
assistance.
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