Ditch Witch FX20 - Manual (Page 41)

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FX20 Operator’s Manual
Haul (Trailer-Mounted Unit)
CMW
Haul (Trailer-Mounted Unit)
Inspect Trailer
• Check hitch for wear and cracks. Lubricate if needed.
• Inspect lights for cleanliness and correct operation. Inspect reflectors and replace if needed.
• Check tire pressure. Check lug nut torque with a torque wrench.
Hitch Trailer
1. Back tow vehicle to trailer.
2. Put manual transmission into first or reverse gear or automatic transmission into park. Turn off ignition.
Set parking brake.
3. Connect trailer coupler to tow vehicle hitch and lock in place with lock pin. If needed, adjust coupler
height to level load.
4. Connect safety chains to tow vehicle chain
keepers (cross-shaped slots on bumper of
tow vehicle). Attach left chain to right side of
tow vehicle and vice versa to cradle hitch. Do
not connect to pintle hook or hitch ball.
5. Connect emergency parking brake cable to
tow vehicle and pull handle back as shown.
6. Plug trailer electrical connector into tow
vehicle connector.
7. Use jack crank to raise jack base and stow.
8. Remove wheel blocks.
Crushing weight. If load falls or moves it could kill or crush you. Use
proper procedures and equipment or stay away.