Article: If your trailer has a rear safety chain, make sure you attach it to the front of your car. To do this, pull the chain around your car's chassis rail or A-arm. Then, twist the chain and clip the chain hook onto 1 of the chain loops. You do not need to tighten the chain, just make sure it's attached securely. This chain helps hold your car in place if any of the straps break. Check your straps to make sure they're tight and are only holding down things they're supposed to. In particular, make sure your straps are not crushing your car's body, brake lines, or oil lines. You'll find brake and oil lines on the bottom of your car. They typically look like thin, flexible cords. If you used connected ramps, push them back into their holding place. If you used an external ramp, move it out of the way and either stow it somewhere safe or put in the trunk of your towing vehicle. Make sure to stow the ramps before you drive away! Before you head out, drive your trailer through a slow, quiet area like a neighborhood or empty parking lot. In addition to making sure the car is secure, use this time to practice things like braking, making wide turns, and backing up. If you've never towed a trailer before, you should also test drive it before loading the car. For safety, stop and check your straps after traveling your first 10 to 25 miles. If necessary, secure your straps by repositioning or ratcheting them. Ratchet straps tend to stretch out a bit when you first start using them. Perform regular inspections throughout your trip, checking for any slack in the straps and making sure they're properly positioned. You should also inspect the towing vehicle for overheated or low-pressure tires. Taking just 10 minutes to check at each stop will help keep you, your car, and your trailer safe.
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Attach, but do not tighten, your trailer's safety chain. Check your straps. Stow and secure the trailer's ramps. Test drive your trailer in a safe area. Stop and adjust your straps after driving 10 to 25 miles. Check your straps whenever you stop for fuel or food.
Article: Take a test light and connect the negative lead to the body of the vehicle. Press the test light into each of the four circuits on the GM idle control motor. Each circuit should make the test light flash or go from bright to dim while the engine is running. If the test light doesn't flash on each circuit, the issue is coming from the ECU, not the idle control motor. If the test light flashes properly, it means the idle control motor needs to be replaced. Locate the idle control motor in your Ford vehicle and identify the two electrical pins on the solenoid. Connect an Ohm meter to the two and measure the resistance between them. Fords are designed to operate with the resistance in the solenoid in a range between 7.0 to 13.0 ohms. If the resistance is outside that range, the idle control motor needs to be replaced. Connect a bidirectional scan tool to the same OBD port you would plug a code scanner into. Use the command in the scan tool to increase the engine's idle. If the engine idle does not increase, it means there is an issue at the idle control motor of its circuit preventing the signal from changing the idle. You can purchase a bidirectional scan tool at your local auto parts store. Make sure the wiring harness is firmly connected to the idle control motor before conducting this test.
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Use a test light to check the wiring on a GM idle control motor. Measure the resistance of the solenoid in a Ford. Use a bidirectional scan tool to increase idle speed in a Chrysler.
Article: Forgetting to feed or give water to your bird is very dangerous to the bird's health, and could over time reduce your bird's overall happiness and trust in you. Always be sure that your bird has enough clean drinking water, and be sure to feed him an appropriate diet. Make sure your bird has access to seeds, grains, beans, vegetables, nutritious pellets, and occasional fruit. Do NOT give your bird chocolate, avocado, salty foods, garlic, onion or any human snack foods. Your bird views his cage as a home within your home. Making your bird's cage as comfortable as possible will help him feel safer in your home, and may help him feel more caring toward you. Be sure your bird's cage is big enough. It should also be kept away from direct sunlight, out of reach from any other pets you may have, and away from loud or frightening sources of noise, such as televisions and radios. Parakeets love to play, and providing your bird with fun, challenging toys will make him happy and content. Be sure your parakeet has toys that allow him to climb, as well as toys that are colorful and make noise. Give your parakeet a swing inside his cage, and make sure he has plenty of perch space inside the cage. Get your parakeet toys that are safe to chew on. Look for toys with wooden components, or solid, sturdy beads that can be bitten and chewed. You can do this by showing your bird that you are safe and friendly. Speak to your bird often, and use soothing, calm tones. You should also allow your bird to eat and play outside his cage, and encourage him to interact with you. Over time, your bird will feel safe and comfortable around you, and he will come to show you affection.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Make sure your bird's physical needs are met. Make him feel safe. Give your parakeet toys. Encourage your parakeet to trust you.