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Parts Breakdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Important Hitch Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Step 1: Setup Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Step 2:Install the Hitch Ball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Step 3: Attach Hitch Head to Shank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Step 4: Sway Bracket Assembly Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Step 5:Tension Spring Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Step 6: Weight Distribution Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Step 7: Trailer Angle Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Step 8: Final Tightening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Step 9: Regular Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Customer Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Appendix B: Weight Distribution Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION
The following tools will allow you to install the hitch properly.
1 1/8” Box End Wrench (Shank Bolts)
3/4” Box End Wrench (Link Plates and L-brackets)
1 1/8” Socket (Shank Bolts)
3/4” Socket Wrench (Link Plates and L-brackets)
5/8” Socket or Box End Wrench (Angle Set Bolt)
Measuring Tape
Pencil
Torque Wrench capable of 320 ft. lbs. of torque. (Shank bolts)
Recommended tools for installing the Hitch Ball:
1 7/8” Thin walled socket (available from Progress Mfg. Inc.)
Torque Wrench capable of 430 ft. lbs. of torque (or higher if hitch
ball manufacturer species).