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The controls and battery for the break-away braking system are located within the
housing (Fig. 18) behind the trailer tongue. The battery is charged by the tow vehicle
but should be checked periodically and after long-term storage of the trailer. The
charge status of the battery can be determined by pushing the test button (Fig. 19).
1. Housing cover.
2. Wiring harness junction box.
3. Break-away controller and battery.
4. Break-away switch.
5. Break-away cable.
Fig. 18
FULL
LOW
CHARGE
TEST
Fig. 19
To test the battery, press the TEST
button on the controller housing. A
green LED indicates the battery is fully
charged. A red LED indicates the battery
must be charged before the trailer is
used. A steady yellow LED indicates the
trailer is connected to the tow vehicle
and the battery is being charged.
The battery should be fully charged
before each use of the trailer.
NOTE: A discharged or low battery will
not operated the brakes in a break-away
situation.
When trailering, you must secure the
break-away cable to the tow vehicle for
the system to operate correctly in the
situation of a break-away trailer.
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