Ection 8: check trailer before & during towing, Awarning, Pre-tow checklist – Craftsman 123.24201 User Manual

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ECTION 8: CHECK TRAILER

BEFORE & DURING TOWING

PRE-TOW CHECKLIST

8-1 Before Towing, Double Ciieck Ali These Items:

■ Tires, wheels and lug nuts (see the section “Breaking in New Ttailer“ and the

section “Tire & Safety Information“

• Couples secured asid locked (see Ihc section “Coupling to the Tow Vehicle’")

• Safety chains properly rigged to tow vehicle, not to hitch or ball (see the section

“Coupling to the Tow Vehicle” of this manual)

• Test of lights: Tail, Stop, Turn and Backup
• Cargo properly loaded, balanced and tied down (see the section “Loading the

Trailer” of this manual)

• Tongue weight
• Doors and gates latched and secured

• Flares and reflectors

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WARNING

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Art improperly coupled trailer can result in death or serious

injuiy

Do not move the trailer until:

* The coupler is secured and locked to hitch;
* The safety drains are secured to the tow veliide; and

* Assist Wheel is fully retracted

* You secure Tongue to Bed using Locking Pin and Cotter Key.
Do not tow the trailer on the road until:

* Tires and wheels are cliecked;
* The load is secured to the trailer; and

* The trailer lights are connected and checked.

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MAKE REGULAR STOPS

8.2 Arter Each 5(! Miles, or One Hour of Towing, Stop and Clieck the Following
Items:

• Coupler secured

• Safety chains are fastened and not dragging

• Cargo secured

• Cargo door latched and secured

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