LINK AS-TRACK 6Y1511 - Caterpillar

The weight of the tow vehicle should be equal to or greater than the total weight of the package. The vehicle weight of the trailer package is marked on the sides of the unit and on the front of the unit. The trailer package weighs 9299 kg (20500 lb) with a full tank of fuel. Verify that the tow vehicle is rated for towing a gross vehicle weight of 9299 kg (20500 lb) before you attempt to tow the trailer.
Before towing, inspect the coupling devices and torque on the hitch bolts.Required torque is 215 40 N m (159 30 lb ft).
Before towing, inspect the coupling devices and check the torque on the tongue retaining bolts.Required torque is 370 50 N m (273 37 lb ft).
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(1) Trailer hitch tongue (2) Tow vehicle hitchThe adjustable trailer hitch should be mounted at the same height as the tow vehicle hitch. This will reduce the tendency for vertical pressure to be applied on the hitch.
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(1) Tongue (2) Breakaway switch (3) Breakaway cable (4) 7-Pin Connector (5) Tow vehicle (6) Safety chain (7) Trailer coupler (8) Breakaway battery and battery chargerA breakaway cable is attached to an electric brake switch that is on the tongue of the trailer. If the trailer is accidentally unfastened during towing and the breakaway cable is broken, the running gear brakes are actuated. Attach the breakaway cable to the tow vehicle.
If the breakaway switch is actuated, the actuator bracket will require replacement. The breakaway switch should only be used in emergency situations.
Inspect the safety chains. Inspect the breakaway cable. Inspect the coupling device of the tow vehicle and the chain attachment points. Look for the following defects:
excessive wear or corrosion
components that are cracked, components that are deformed, or components that are degraded
loose nuts, bolts, or other fasteners
DO NOT allow any personnel between hitch or vehicle and trailer. Failure to comply could cause possible crushing injuries or death.
Ensure that no one is in the way. The tow vehicle should then be backed up to the trailer. Position the tow vehicle in preparation for coupling.Position the tow vehicle with sufficient clearance behind the vehicle for hooking up to the trailer package.Do not attempt to raise or lower the tongue of the trailer by hand. Use the jack that is provided.
Keep hands and fingers clear of the coupling device and all other pinch points. Keep feet clear of the trailer tongue to avoid injury in case the trailer tongue should slip from the jack.
Connect the tow vehicle to the trailer hitch. Ensure that the coupling device is fully engaged. Ensure that the coupling device is closed. Ensure that the coupling device is pinned.Attach or connect the safety chains, the breakaway cable and the 7-Pin connector.Ensure that the coupling device, the adjacent structures on the tow vehicle, and the connections do not interfere with the motion of any part of the trailer. This includes the trailer coupling device with respect to the tow vehicle when the