• Ensure the couple_ is all the way otl the hitch ball and the locking mechanism isengaged,• Lower the trailer so that its entire tongue weight is held by the hitch Push thesafety latch downward to a horizontal position to lock it in place• Pull up on the couplet to ensme it is securely fastened t.o the tow vehicleIf' the coupler cannot be seem ed to the hitch ball, do not tow the trailer.Refer to Section 10o2.3 I0r information on coupling your trailer,g-.r , ;L ........lose 30W Motor Oil to lubricate the ball mad inside of couplerAlways cheek ball and couplel betble each tow for damaged otworn edges Damaged balIs and couplers shoutd be replacedimmediately Failure to follow this warning could result inpropelty damage, personal injury and death5,2,,1o4 Rigging the safety chains• Visually inspect the safety chains and hooks *0r wear' ol damage Replace wornor damaged sa|Ety chains and hooks before towing• Rig file salety chains so that they:1 cross underneath the coupler';2 loop around a frame member of the tow vehicle or to holes provided in thehitch system (but, do not attach them to an interchangeable part of the hitchassembly); and3 have enough slack to permit tight turns, but not be close to the toad sm face,so if the trailer uncouples, the safb_b, chains can hold the tongue up above theroad2t