Miller Electric RCT-224 Trailer - Manual (Page 10)

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3-4. Installing Hitch And Safety Chains
Tools Needed:
Ref. 802 813
Y Use adequate blocks or lifting de-
vice to support frame while instal-
ling parts.
Y Support trailer with jack. Block
wheels.
1 Wheel Block
Block wheels.
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Safety Chain
3 Chain Bracket
4 7/16-14 x 2-1/2 Screw
5 7/16 ID Flat Washer
6 7/16 ID Lock Nut
Attach chain to bracket with 7/16 in hard-
ware. Tighten hardware to 31 ft lb (40 N . m).
7 Lunette Eye Hitch
8 1/2-13 x 4 in Screw
9 1/2 ID Lock Nut
Attach lunette eye to top of tongue as
shown using supplied 1/2 in hardware.
Tighten hardware to 75 ft lb (102 N . m).
Connect trailer to towing vehicle.
Cross safety chains under tongue and at-
tach to towing vehicle.
10 Ball Hitch (Optional)
11 Safety Pin
Attach hitch to tongue as shown using sup-
plied 1/2 in hardware. Make sure bolts are
installed horizontally as shown.
Tighten hardware to 75 ft lb (102 N . m).
Set trailer onto towing ball and push lever
down. Insert safety pin through hole in lever
to secure hitch.
Cross safety chains under tongue and at-
tach to towing vehicle.
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5/8, 3/4 in
11/16, 3/4 in
Lunette Eye Hitch Optional Ball Hitch
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