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3 — OPERATION
3-11
CAUTION
Always cross and attach the safety chains before towing. Failure to attach safety
chains properly will allow tongue to drop in case of ball hitch failure, resulting in
serious damage to the trailer and equipment.
6. Attach the trailer safety chains to the tow vehicle. Make sure the chains cross
under the trailer tongue as shown in (Figure 3-10). If needed, cross the chains
over then under the tow bar to prevent dragging.
SAFETY
CHAINS
BREAKAWAY
SAFETY CABLE
INDICATOR BLOCK
IN BRAKE - RELEASED
POSITION
Figure 3-10. Trailer Hitching Checkpoints
7. Connect the trailer lights to the tow vehicle power plug.
8. Check the position of the breakaway safety cable indicator block. If the indicator
block is not in the brakes-released position shown in Figure 3-10, the brakes may
drag. Position the breakaway safety cable and indicator block as shown.