Operation
WARNING
If at any time the 690 coupling is bound up (jack-
knifed), the 294 bolt MUST be replaced immedi-
ately! Do not use the coupling until the bolt has
been replaced. In addition, carefully inspect the
690 coupling, drawbar, drawbar eye, front end
assembly, and tail board for damage. Failure to
do so may result in trailer separation from the
truck while in use, resulting in serious personal
injury or property damage.
Trailer Hookup
1.
Chock the front and rear tires of the trailer.
2.
Open the coupling.
Models 260 and 460
(Fig. 10.18): Pull up on the
pawl lock; then, while squeezing the pawl
wedges together, lift up the pawl assembly. Lift
up the latch, and push it up against the pawl as-
sembly, locking the latch in place.
Model 690
(Fig. 10.19): Remove the linch pin
from the handle, then push in on the handle and
turn it toward you. Open the pintle hook by pull-
ing it down and toward you. Release the handle,
locking the pintle hook open.
3.
Models 260 and 460:
Back up the vehicle until
the drawbar eye is over the pintle hook, then
lower the trailer.
Model 690:
Back up the vehicle until the drawbar
eye enters the open jaw, contacts the back of the
pintle hook, and closes the coupling.
4.
Close the coupling.
Models 260 and 460:
Push in on the pawl
wedges and lift the pawl assembly. The latch will
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1. Pintle Hook
2. Latch
3. Pawl Assembly
4. Pawl Lock
5. Pawl Wedge
6. Shoe
Fig. 10.18, Premier 260 and 460 Trailer Couplings
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1. Linch Pin
2. Handle
3. Pintle Hook
4. 294 Bolt
Fig. 10.19, Premier 690 Trailer Coupling
Fifth Wheels and Trailer Couplings
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