JLG T500J Operator Manual - Manual (Page 38)

SECTION 3 - TOWING
3-6 – JLG Lift – 3121197
CONNECT THE BREAKAWAY CABLE TO THE TOW VEHICLE; AND NOT TO THE HITCH,
BALL OR SUPPORT. BEFORE TOWING THE TRAILER, TEST THE FUNCTION OF THE
BREAKAWAY BRAKE SYSTEM. IF THE BREAKAWAY BRAKE SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING,
DO NOT TOW THE TRAILER. HAVE IT SERVICED OR REPAIRED.
NOTE: Do not tow the trailer with the breakaway brake system ON
because the brakes will overheat which can result in permanent
brake failure.
Connect the Electrical Cables
Connect the trailer lights to the tow vehicle's electrical system
using the electrical connectors.
Check all lights for proper operation:
a. Clearance and Running Lights (Turn on tow vehicle
headlights).
b. Brake Lights (Step on tow vehicle brake pedal).
c. Turn Signals (Operate tow vehicle directional signal
lever).
d. Backup Lights (Put tow vehicle gear shift into reverse).
Check electric brakes (if equipped) for proper operation.
If your trailer has electric brakes, your tow vehicle must have an
electric brake controller that sends power to the trailer brakes.
Before towing the trailer on the road, you must operate the brake
controller while trying to pull the trailer in order to confirm that
the electric brakes operate. While towing the trailer at less than 5
mph (8 kph), manually operate the electric brake controller in the
tow vehicle cab. You should feel the operation of the trailer
brakes.
BEFORE EACH TOW CHECK THAT THE TAILLIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS
WORK. CHECK THAT THE ELECTRIC BRAKES WORK BY OPERATING THE BRAKE CON-
TROLLER INSIDE THE TOW VEHICLE.