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with moderate resistance. There should be no fore and aft play in the swivel assembly.
When the trailer is attached, check your hookup to insure that the coupler is secure, your
lights are plugged in and that your safety chain is attached.
GENERAL HARDWARE INSPECTION
TOOLS REQUIRED
7/16, ½, 9/16 inch wrenches
Visually inspect all components for structural integrity, fitment, and completeness.
Check all hardware and fittings for proper tension.
HEIM JOINT LUBRICATION
TOOLS REQUIRED
Cartridge Grease Gun
Lubricate the captured ball via the zerk fitting in the side of the heim joint using good
quality grease designed for automobile use. Turn the captured ball while lubricating.
Inspect the heim joint for wear, that the captured ball is free, and that the heim is not
bent.
NOTE: The zerk fitting in the heim joint is NOT equipped with a check ball. Upon
removal of the grease gun, grease may backflow out of the zerk fitting. Allow to purge
and wipe off excess.
CAUTION: The heim joint can be bent if the captured ball is forced to travel beyond its
rotational limit. Approach steep incline changes (driveway to street) at an angle to allow
the swivel portion of the coupler to engage the change rather than the captured ball.
360-DEGREE SWIVEL LUBRICATION
TOOLS REQUIRED
Cartridge Grease Gun
7/8 inch Wrench
Lubricate the grease fitting on the underside of the tongue forward of the safety chain,
using a good quality grease designed for automobile use. While greasing the swivel,
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