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Reese M5 - Unhitching Procedure; Make Sure Trailer is Secure; Make Sure Truck is Ready to Unhitch

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M5 HEAD & CENTER SECTION
Part Number:
30892 & 30884
FOR INSTALLATION WITH
M5 MOUNTING LEGS
Unhitching Procedure
1) Make sure trailer is secure:
A. Blocks/Chocks are firmly against each trailer wheel to prevent any possible forward or rearward motion.
B. Trailer jacks are lowered and are firmly on the ground
2) Make sure truck is ready to unhitch:
A. Tailgate is lowered as necessary.
B. Electrical cable and breakaway switch cable are disconnected.
3) As truck and trailer may shift when unhitching, ensure no person or vehicle is in the vicinity of truck or trailer w
hen
unhitching.
4) Remove bail pin from locking hole, and move handle to unhitching position (fig. 17) by pulling out and pushing handl
e
towards cab.*
5) Drive truck forward, slowly away from trailer.
*If there is tension between the 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 uncouple.
FIG. 16 FIG. 17
Trailer pin box
Locking Hole
1-1/2”
or greater
3/4” or greater
Ø 5/
16” or less
WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage, serious injury, or death.
POTENTIAL LOCK DIMENSIONS
Installation Instructions

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