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dead battery...how can i release brakes to pull on trailer

Hi , is there a way to release the brakes on a crown 5530 so we can load onto a trailer.....also but not as important the steering will we be able to turn it with no power?

• Posted 14 Mar 2019 00:17
• Discussion started by kingkuality
• Ohio, United States

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thanks,,,,we ended up putting 3 12 volt car batteries together and plugging in....then under the left "hood" are 2 connectors... one of them is marked "TOW" unplug one and replace with the TOW plug and wala!!!! brakes are off

• Posted 26 Mar 2019 03:07
• Reply by kingkuality
• Ohio, United States

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there should 2 holes toward the center of the brake. you can put bolts in there the same size as the mounting bolts and release the brake. you'll have to do both wheels. It will still steer but is very difficult with no power.

• Posted 20 Mar 2019 02:57
• Reply by JMC1
• Iowa, United States

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