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Table of Contents
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Parts Breakdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
About Your Hitch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Step 1: Position Tow Vehicle and Trailer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Step 2: Install the Hitch Ball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Step 3: Attach Hitch Head to Shank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Step 4: Sway Bracket Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Step 5: Spring Arm Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step 6: Weight Distribution Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Step 7: Weight Distribution Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Step 8: Trailer Pitch Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Step 9: Final Tightening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Step 10: Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Service Tech Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Appendix B: Weight Distribution Adjustments . . . . . . . . . 28
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION
The following tools will help you to install the hitch properly:
15/16” box-end wrench (shank bolts)
15/16” socket wrench (shank bolts)
9/16” box-end wrench (link plates)
9/16” socket wrench (link plates)
5/8” socket wrench (angle set bolt and L-bracket)
(2) 7/16” socket or box-end wrenches (snap-up lever)
Adjustable wrench
Measuring tape
Pencil
Torque wrench capable of 180 ft-lbs of torque. (shank bolts)
Recommended tools for installing the hitch ball:
1-7/8” Thin walled socket and 4” extension
Torque wrench capable of 430 ft-lbs of torque (or higher if hitch
ballmanufacturerspecies).
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