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7.0 TOWING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE TOWING
a)
Check the ball head cup is well greased (if fitted).
b)
Handbrake is fully applied.
c)
Raise the coupling head above height of ball bracket by use of jockey wheel
provided.
d)
Reverse towing vehicle until ball bracket is directly below ball head on coupling.
e)
Grasp locking handle on top of coupling and press trigger backwards with thumb.
Then lift handle (you can now release trigger). With handle still raised wind up
jockey wheel until ball on towing vehicle enters ball cup on coupling. Now release
handle and continue winding up jockey wheel until locking handle automatically
drops down and trigger snaps shut. If this does not occur lift handle again and
check if ball seats this time and trigger snaps shut. If there is still no success,
check if ball or head is worn.
f)
If ball seats properly, then continue winding up jockey wheel until it is fully
retracted.
g)
If a towing eye is fitted instead of ball head, remove the pin from towing jaw and
reverse the towing vehicle until the eye enters the jaw. Then replace pin and
locking pigtail or other securing device.
h)
Continue to wind up jockey wheel until fully retracted and wheel is no longer free to
rotate. Loosen jockey clamp and raise jockey wheel up into chassis with wheel
facing rearwards and re-tighten clamp firmly ensuring wheel is well clear of brake
linkage, ensure that the rear prop stands are raised.
i)
Check condition of breakaway cable. If frayed or kinked at all replace immediately
before use. Then connect breakaway cable to towing attachment on towing
vehicle. The cable must be free of knots.
j)
Check the load is distributed to give the correct nose weight for the coupling, refer
to Section 4 for information on the hydratow coupling, a positive nose weight is
required to ensure stable towing. Also ensure nose weight is within limit of towing
vehicle.
k)
If towing with a car transporter vehicle or any other vehicle, which has a long rear
overhang, extra forces can be applied to the coupling and towing device causing
rapid wear and damage. Please consult our Sales Department.
