Reese M5 - Handle Position Overview; Ready-to-Receive Position; Latched Position; Unhitching Position

M5 HEAD & CENTER SECTION
Part Number:
30892 & 30884
FOR INSTALLATION WITH
M5 MOUNTING LEGS
HANDLE POSITION OVERVIEW
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FIG. 12
RED
RED
GREEN
Bail pin hole
Ready-to-Receive Position:
When will the head be in this position?
- When delivered
- When hitch not in use
- When coupling to trailer
- After uncoupling from trailer
How to tell the head is in this position:
- Handle is pulled out so holes do not align for bail pin
- Handle is easily movable towards cab, and returns to
default position upon release
- Indicator shows RED
Latched Position:
When will the head be in this position?
- When latched to trailer
How to tell the head is in this position:
- Handle is in a position where holes align
for bail pin insertion.
- Indicator shows 100% GREEN
Unhitching Position:
When will the head be in this position?
- When unhitching the trailer
How to tell the head is in this position:
- Handle is in position shown*
- Indicator shows RED
NOTICE: If there is tension between truck and trailer, the truck or trailer may shift when handle is pulled. In this case, handle
will start to return to ready-to-receive position, but trailer will still uncoupled.
DANGER: Any partial indicator position (Red and Green) means that it is NOT OK to proceed.
Installation Instructions