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Lower the trailer so that its entire tongue weight is
6.
held by the hitch, and continue retracting the jack
to its fully retraced position.
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CAUTION
Drop leg jacks may be spring loaded and
may rapidly return to the raise position
when released.
Keep clear when releasing drop legs.
Fully retract jack drop leg if equipped.
7.
Go to Section 4.3.3 "Connect Safety Chains" to
continue connecting trailer to tow vehicle.
4.3.2 Trailer With Ring And Pintle Coupler
A ring on the trailer connects to the pintle that is
located on or under the rear bumper of tow vehicle.
We have utilized a ring that is suitable for the size and
weight of the trailer. The load rating of the ring and the
necessary pintle size are listed on the trailer tongue.
You must provide a pintle for your tow vehicle, where
the load rating of the hitch and pintle is equal to or
greater than that of your trailer. The pintle size must
be the same as the ring size. If the pintle is too small,
too large, is underrated, is loose or is worn, the trailer
can come loose from the tow vehicle, and may cause
death or serious injury.
The tow vehicle, hitch and pintle must have a
rated towing capacity equal to or greater than the
trailer gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).
It is essential that the pintle be the same size as
the coupler.
The pintle size and load rating (capacity) are marked
on the pintle; ring capacity is marked on the ring.
4.3.2.1 Before Coupling Trailer To Tow Vehicle
Be sure the size and rating of pintle match the size
1.
and rating of the ring. Hitch ring and pintles are
marked with their size and rating.
Coupling To Tow Vehicle
Ring-to-pintle mismatch can result in
uncoupling, leading to death or serious
injury.
Be sure the LOAD RATING of the pintle is
equal or greater than the load rating of the
ring.
Be sure the SIZE of the pintle matches the
size of the ring.
Wipe the pintle clean and inspect it visually and
2.
by feel for fl at spots, cracks and pits.
A worn, cracked or corroded pintle can fail
while towing, and may result in death or
serious injury.
Before coupling trailer, inspect the pintle
for wear, corrosion and cracks.
Replace worn or damaged pintle.
Rock the pintle to make sure it is tight to the hitch,
3.
and visually check that the pintle fasteners are
solid against the hitch frame.
Wipe the inside and outside of the ring clean and
4.
inspect it visually for cracks and deformations;
feel the inside of the ring for worn spots and pits.
Be sure the ring is tight to the tongue of the trailer.
5.
All ring fasteners must be visibly solid against the
trailer frame.
A loose pintle can result in uncoupling,
leading to death or serious injury.
Make sure the pintle is tight to the hitch
before coupling the trailer.
Raise the bottom surface of the ring to be above
6.
the top of the open pintle.
4.3.2.2 Prepare Ring And Pintle
Lubricate the inside of the pintle with a thin layer
1.
of automotive bearing grease.
Remove the safety latch pin and open the pintle
2.
locking mechanism.
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