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Read all instructions in this manual and component part - Jayco

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Before you travel...Refer to the complete list of suggested items <strong>in</strong> <strong>this</strong> <strong>manual</strong> for pre-trip plann<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong>de<strong>part</strong><strong>in</strong>g from camp for additional items to complete before travel<strong>in</strong>g.The Safety Cha<strong>in</strong>There are different safety cha<strong>in</strong> requirements determ<strong>in</strong>ed by the various state laws. Yourvehicle is equipped with cha<strong>in</strong>s to meet SAE st<strong>and</strong>ard requirements for maximum grosstrailer weight. Always have the safety cha<strong>in</strong>s attached when tow<strong>in</strong>g. Inst<strong>all</strong> them as shownbelow (Fig. 3) so they do not restrict sharp turns, but tight enough so they do not drag on theground.1. Inspect cha<strong>in</strong>s to determ<strong>in</strong>e if they areproperly attached to trailer frame.2. Criss-cross left cha<strong>in</strong> <strong>and</strong> attach to rightmount<strong>in</strong>g slot <strong>in</strong> tow vehicle hitch.3. Repeat step 2 with right cha<strong>in</strong>. Slackfor each length should be the same butnot more than necessary to permit thevehicle to turn at their m<strong>in</strong>imum radius.Fig. 34. Properly mounted safety cha<strong>in</strong>s.Note that the jack is fully raised<strong>and</strong> dolly wheel removed.WARNING: It is critical to read, underst<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> follow <strong>all</strong> <strong><strong>in</strong>structions</strong>for hitch<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> tow<strong>in</strong>g your trailer. Improper hitch<strong>in</strong>g creates thepotential for trailer sway, tow<strong>in</strong>g difficulties <strong>and</strong> the possibility of thetrailer becom<strong>in</strong>g unhitched from the tow vehicle. Failure to properlyhitch the trailer could lead to property damage, personal <strong>in</strong>jury <strong>and</strong>death.Jay Flight Conventional Travel Trailer <strong>and</strong> Fifth-Wheel Travel Trailer 29

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