Installation Guide

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Step 1
Locate the provided handle assembly and hardware pack.
WARNING
The jaws on the 5th wheel head are spring loaded. The jaws will
open rapidly when the safety pin is removed and the handle is
moved to the unlock position. Keep hands clear of the jaws at all time.
Slide the handle assembly (#4) over the end of the handle mount bar
on the 5th wheel head.
Step 2
Insert the latch spring (#8) into the slot on the handle mount bar
and then continue sliding the handle assembly (#4) into place.
Position the handle assembly so the first M8 cap screw (#6) and
lock washer (#7) can be dropped into position behind the latch spring.
Step 4
With the first M8 cap screw (#6) in place behind the latch spring,
pull the handle assembly (#4) back out until the second M8 cap screw
and lock washer (#7) can be dropped into position.
Step 5
With both M8 cap screws (#6) in place through the handle assembly
(#4), slide the latch plate (#5) into position and secure it by threading
the M8 cap screws into the tapped holes. Alternate between the two
screws while tightening. Evenly draw the latch plate up to the handle.
Note: Pulling out on the handle while tightening the M8 cap screws
will ease installation.
CAUTIO N
Do not crush the handle assembly tube by over
tightening the M8 cap screws. The handle assembly must
slide freely over the handle mount bar to latch properly.
Step 6
Confirm the lock bar latches into position as shown in Detail B.
Complete the handle installation by inserting the safety
lynch pin (#9), locking the handle in the tow position.
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
Parts List
Item Qty Description
4 1 Handle assembly
5 1 Handle lock bar
6 2 Button head cap screw, M8 - 1.25" x 30
7 2 Lock washer, M8
8 1 Latch spring
9 1 Safety latch pin, 3/8"
8
8
7
7
7
7
6
6
6
6
5
4
4
4
A
Detail A
4
9
8
4
6
6
5
9
Detail B
B