MasterCraft Trailer - Manual (Page 15)

The coupling should not be allowed to lay on the ground where dirt
or sand can enter the socket. This can cause excessive wear when the
trailer is towed again, or it can cause the locking mechanism to jam.
If the coupler becomes damaged it must be repaired or replaced
before towing. When the coupling is placed on the ball, the latch
should close firmly. Keep the latch mechanism lightly oiled and clean.
Always install a lock pin in the coupler to promote safety.
To reduce the risk of serious injury, death or
property damage, make certain that all the trailer
lights are in proper working order.
Lights
A special wiring har-
ness for connecting the
trailer lights to the light-
ing system of the tow ve-
hicle comes with your
trailer. Be sure the white
ground wire from the con-
nector is attached to the
frame so that the hitch
ball does not have to act as an electrical connection. Always have your
light plug hooked up when backing your trailer. Disc brakes will not
release without the special connector wired to your back-up lights on
your tow vehicle.
Note: Some late-model cars have yellow turn signals and sepa-
rate (red) stop lights. In this case, a special wiring adapter will
have to be installed on the automobile.
Here are a few things you can do to keep your trailer lighting
system in good working order:
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