General Warnings - Brinkmann ROADMASTER Manual Del Propietário

TRAILER GENERAL WARNINGS
• IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This trailer's hitch coupler MUST be properly secured to the hitch
ball of the towing vehicle. After assembly and attachment, pull up and down on the Hitch
Coupler to make sure the hitch ball is fitting snugly in the hitch coupler. There must be no play
between the hitch ball and Hitch Coupler. If there is play, tighten the adjustment nut until no
play is present. If the adjustment nut is too tight, the handle will not lock. Carefully read and
follow the complete instructions in this manual BEFORE setup or use.
• If the coupler is not secured properly, the ball could come loose while the trailer is in motion,
possibly causing property damage, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
• To avoid personal injury and/or property damage, DO NOT exceed the trailer's maximum weight
of 900 lbs.
• Before each use, always examine the trailer for proper tire air pressure, damaged tail lights,
damaged side running lights, loose bolts and nuts, structural cracks, bends, and any other
condition that may affect its safe operation. DO NOT use the trailer if minor damage appears.
• Never allow adults, children, or pets to ride on the trailer.
• Always check to make sure the payload being transported is properly and safely secured in the
trailer. Load the trailer evenly from side to side with 60% of the load forward of the axle.
• Make sure the towing vehicle is capable of towing the trailer and its payload. Make sure the
hitch on the towing vehicle is capable of towing the trailer and its payload. The towing capacity
of the hitch is typically stamped on the hitch drawbar.
• Make sure the coupler and the vehicles ball hitch (not included) are of equal mating size (1-7/8")
and are rated equal to or greater than the weight of the trailer and its payload.
• DO NOT exceed 70 miles per hour when towing the trailer. Excess speed is a major cause of
vehicle-trailer accidents.
• The tail light bulbs supplied with this trailer are for a 12 volt DC electrical system only. DO NOT
attempt to power the light bulbs with any other type or voltage electrical current.
• Whenever possible, park the trailer on a flat, level, paved, surface and block both tires to keep
the trailer from accidentally moving.
• Trailer licensing notice: Some states may consider this trailer a vehicle requiring registration,
licensing and titling. Check with your State Department of Motor Vehicles for information and
guidance on registering, licensing and titling the trailer.
• Maintain labels and nameplates on the trailer. These carry important information. If unreadable
or missing, contact Brinkmann for a replacement.
• Make sure to tighten the lug nuts to 85-90 ft.-lb.
• CAUTION! Care must be taken when backing up the trailer; only back up the trailer on a
straight path. If the trailer is allowed to turn off the straight path while backing up, the trailer
could jackknife, causing severe damage to the trailer and the towing vehicle.
• Only use a 1-7/8" ball hitch (not included) on the towing vehicle.
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