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❑ Safety

Safety - Skid & Trailer

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WARNINGS - continued !

● NEVER EXCEED THE TRAILER GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RAT-

ING (GVWR), AS NOTED ON THE V.I.N. PLATE. FAILURE TO

COMPLY COULD RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR

DEATH.

● NEVER load a trailer so that the weight on any tire exceeds the

tire’s rating.

● NEVER exceed an axle Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).

● NEVER exceed the rating of any of the hitch components.

● Proper tongue weight is essential for stable trailer handling.

● Distribute the load front to rear to provide proper tongue weight.

● Distribute the load evenly, right and left to avoid tire overload.

● Keeping the center of gravity low and centered is essential to

minimize the risk of tip-over.

● You must tie-down all loads with proper sized fasteners, ropes,

straps, etc. to prevent the load from shifting while trailering.

❑ Always secure any door /gate latch after closing, if included. Place

a spring pin in the catch. If the door / gate opens, cargo may be

ejected onto the road.

❑ Failure to connect the tow vehicle lighting and braking to the trailer

results in inoperable lights and brakes and can lead to a collision.

Check that all trailer lights and brakes work before each tow.

❑ On site, or whenever the trailer is disconnected, verify the brake is

set and the wheels are chocked to prevent any movement of the

trailer.

❑ Set and secure the trailer jack stabilizers in accordance with the

manufacturer’s recommendations.

❑ SERVICING YOUR TRAILER -

● NEVER CRAWL UNDER A TRAILER UNLESS IT IS RESTING ON

PROPERLY PLACED JACK STANDS, THE JACKING STABILIZ-

ERS ARE LOWERED INTO POSITION AND THE WHEELS ARE

CHOCKED.

● Since some brake shoe friction materials contain asbestos,

AVOID creating breathing dust, machining, filing or grinding

brake linings and DO NOT use compressed air or dry brushing

for cleaning.

● Before returning the trailer to operation, it must be road tested.

Make sure the area is clear of vehicular and pedestrian traffic

before road testing.

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