Lifetime 65004 - Manual (Page 63)

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9.1 Before Towing, Double Check All These Items:
• Tires, wheels and lug nuts (see the section “Breaking in New Trailer“ and the
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• Tongue weight
• Doors and gates latched and secured
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SECTION 9: CHECK TRAILER
BEFORE & DURING TOWING
PRE-TOW CHECKLIST
WARNING
An improperly coupled trailer can result in death or serious
injury.
Do not move the trailer until:
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Do not tow the trailer on the road until:
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• The trailer lights are connected and checked.
9.2 After Each 50 Miles, or One Hour of Towing, Stop and Check the Following
Items:
• Coupler secured
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• Cargo secured
• Cargo door latched and secured
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