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Trailer hitch ( dealer option )
should cross under the trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping onto the ground in case it should disconnect from the hitch ball . Allow sufficient slack in the chains taking tight turn situations into account ; however , be careful not to let them drag on the ground .
WARNING
Do not connect safety chains to any part of the vehicle other than the safety chain hooks .
Hitch harness connector ( 7-pin type )
Hitch harness connector ( 4-pin type )
10 . Connect the hitch wire harness ’ s black 4-pin or 7-pin wire connector to the towing trailer ’ s wire harness .
11 . Confirm proper function of the hitch wire harness by individually activating the brake , stop and turn signal lights on the trailer .
NOTE
Always disconnect the trailer wire harness before launching or retrieving a watercraft .
& If not towing a trailer
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. Remove the ball mount from the hitch receiver tube and insert the receiver cover onto the hitch receiver tube and / or install bumper cover .
. Place the dust cap over the 4-pin or 7- pin connector of the hitch wire harness to protect against possible damage .
. Occasionally lubricate terminals of the 4-pin or 7-pin connector using terminal grease .