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LUBRICATION
DO NOT OPERATE HITCH UNTIL YOU READ THIS SECTION!
FIFTH WHEEL PLATE & KING PIN
The plate and it’s moving parts should be lubricated with
a light lubricant such as WD-40 or 3-in-1 oil, before each
trip or as needed. Be sure the plate is free of dirt and old
oil buildup. Pull the Release Handle repeatedly so that the
lubricant will spread among the moving parts that may not
have otherwise been covered sufciently.
Be sure the trailer’s king pin is clean and free from rust. A
light coating of WD-40 or other similar lubricant should be
used on the king pin.
1901 plate
1. WAY TUBES: Cover the tops and inside face of each Way Tube
2. TURNTABLE SHAFT: Using a directional straw attached to the spray nozzle, direct oil between the openings in
the Plastic Wear Plates at both the front and rear
3. PIVOT BOLT AND ROCKER ARM: Inspect and lubricate the Pivot Bolt monthly with axle grease when heavily
used, or annually with light use.
To remove the pivot bolt for
lubrication:
• Remove the Fifth Wheel
Plate {A} from the Rocker
Arm.
• Remove the Hex Nut {C3}
and Lock Washer {C4} from
the Rocker Arm Pivot Bolt
{C1}.
• Place downward force,
compressing the Rocker
Arm Spring, enabling the
Pivot Bolt to be removed.
• Lube the Pivot Bolt
generously with a quality
axle grease and reinstall.
Tighten the Pivot Bolt to
the point where there is
resistance when you move
the Rocker Arm side-to-side.
4. HITCH PINS: A light coating of lubricant on the hitch pin and clips will help you install and reinstall them easily.
rocker arm
pivot bolt
Passenger side Way Tube removed for illustrative purposes
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