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Assembly, Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Instructions
RH/LH Friction Sway Control
Part # 34715/37498
Dealer / Installer: Provide a copy of these Instructions to the end user of this product. These
Instructions provide important operating and safety information for proper usage
of this product. Demonstrate the proper use of the product with the end user.
Have the end user demonstrate that they understand the proper use of the
product.
End User: Read and follow all instructions included in this manual. Ask your Dealer /
Installer for assistance if you do not understand the proper use of the product.
Never remove any decals from the product.
Warning, by towing a trailer, you change the handling
characteristics of the tow vehicle.
Warning, Short wheel base vehicles may induce sway
when towing a trailer. USE EXTREME CAUTION.
Any welding should be done by a qualified welding shop.
Installation instructions:
Most weight distributing ball mounts come equipped with a
sway control ball mount attached. If so, attach the sway control ball to
the ball mount using the hole provided. Tighten the sway control ball to
135 ft-lb torque. If no sway control ball mount is provided, then use the
optional ball mount bar (Item #34845 included with LH 37498) and weld
to the ball mount as shown in fig. 1 (Right hand setup is shown).
You will want to position the ball mount bar (item #34845) on the side of
the draw bar where you intend on attaching the friction sway unit to the
side of the trailer.
Note which side of the draw bar the ball mount is on as this will
be the side of the trailer you will attach the trailer frame sway ball plate
on. Measure 24" from the center of the coupler ball socket down the
side of the frame and mark this position. Place the trailer ball plate
against the side of the frame (level). Then transfer the punch holes
from the trailer tongue ball plate assy. to the trailer frame and drill
11/32" holes. Attach the trailer tongue ball plate assy. to the trailer
frame using the self-tapping screws provided. See Fig. 2.
Warning! The sway control CAN NOT be used on trailers with
surge brakes!
DO NOT speed up if sway occurs. Sway increases
with speed. If sway continues, stop the vehicle and inspect all
equipment and trailer loading until the cause has been determined
and corrected. Trailers should be loaded with heavy items on the
floor, in front of the axle. The load should be balanced side to
side. Tongue weight should be 10-15% of gross trailer weight for
most trailers. Insufficient tongue weight or tail-heavy trailers can
cause sway. When towing in slippery conditions, such as wet, icy,
gravel or snow covered roads, the sway control must be removed.
Never paint or lubricate the slide bar.
If the trailer is 24’ or longer, the use of both a right hand (item
#34715) and left hand sway control (item #37498) is recommended.
Warning! Check all mounting bolts and attachment points for
the sway control, hitch and related components every 500 miles, or per the manufacturer’s instructions. Whichever
is more frequent.
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