Section S
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Vista 248/268 Owners Manual
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To remove the tongue on galvanized trailers:
1. Make sure the trailer jack is supporting the trailer
load properly. Refer to Section S-2C on Swivel Jacks
for additional information.
2. Unplug the wire harness at the trailer cross mem-
ber.
3. Disconnect the brake line coupler.
4. Remove the ring cotters and clevis pins.
NOTICE
The tongue will exert some pressure on the
clevis pins. It may be necessary to lift, push or
wiggle the tongue to remove the clevis pin.
5. Slide trailer tongue out of receiver and store in a
proper place. If the trailer has brakes, store the
tongue upright to prevent brake fluid from leaking.
To reinstall, follow this procedure in reverse order.
Make sure the trailer tongue is secure before
hitching to the towing vehicle.
C. Swivel Jack
The jack is designed to lift, lower and support the tongues
of the trailers when not connected to the towing vehicle.
Before unhitching the trailer, use the following guidelines
when setting up the jack.
1. Pull on the lock pin. See Figure S3.
2. Swivel jack to the vertical position.
Figure S3: Swivel Jack
To pivot the tongue on painted trailers for storage:
1. Make sure the trailer jack is supporting the trailer
load properly. Refer to Section S-2C on Swivel Jacks
for additional information.
2. Unplug the wire harness at the trailer cross mem-
ber.
3. Disconnect the brake line coupler.
4. Remove the locking hair pins and clevis pins. Please
note, the locking hair pins must be rotated away
from clevis pin and then removed.
NOTICE
The tongue will exert some pressure on the
clevis pins. It may be necessary to lift, push or
wiggle the tongue to remove the clevis pins.
5. Slide trailer tongue out of receiver until the hinge is
exposed. Pivot the tongue towards the trailer as
far as it will go.
To reinstall, follow this procedure in reverse order.
1. Pivot the tongue so that it extends straight and is in
alignment with the receiver.
NOTICE
When extending tongue ensure that the brake
line and wire harness are not pinched. Failure
to check could result in damage.
2. Slide the trailer tongue into the receiver until the
clevis pin holes are aligned.
3. Insert clevis pins with washers and locking hair pins.
NOTICE
The tongue will exert some pressure on the
clevis pins. It may be necessary to lift, push or
wiggle the tongue to insert the clevis pins.
4. Reconnect the brake line coupler.
5. If towing the trailer, remember to plug the 5-wire
tongue harness to the trunk connector wire har-
ness of your tow vehicle.
Make sure the trailer tongue is secure before
hitching to the towing vehicle.
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