Ford 2013 E-450 v.2 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 166)

Remember to account for the trailer tongue weight as part of your

vehicle load when calculating the total vehicle weight.

Hitches

Do not use a hitch that either clamps onto the bumper or attaches to the

axle.

Distribute the trailer load so 10-15% of the total trailer weight is on the

tongue.

Weight-Distributing Hitches

WARNING: Do not adjust a weight-distributing hitch to any

position where the rear bumper of the vehicle is higher than it

was before attaching the trailer. Doing so will defeat the function of the

weight-distributing hitch, which may cause unpredictable handling, and

could result in serious personal injury.

When hooking-up a trailer using a weight-distributing hitch, always use

the following procedure:

1. Park the loaded vehicle, without the trailer, on a level surface.

2. Measure the height to the top of your vehicle’s front wheel opening

on the fender. This is H1.

3. Securely attach the loaded trailer to your vehicle without the

weight-distributing bars connected.

4. Measure the height to the top of your vehicle’s front wheel opening

on the fender a second time. This is H2.

5. Install and adjust the tension in the weight-distributing bars so that

the height of your vehicle’s front wheel opening on the fender is

approximately halfway between H1 and H2.

6. Check that the trailer is level or slightly nose down toward your

vehicle. If not, adjust the ball height accordingly and repeat

Steps 1–6.

7. Lock bar tension adjuster in place.

8. Check that the trailer tongue securely attaches and locks onto the

hitch.

9. Install safety chains, lighting, and trailer brake controls as required

by law or the trailer manufacturer.

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