Product Manual

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Specific Operation Warnings
⚠WARNING
 To prevent serious injury or property damage, read and understand the owner’s manual.
 Do not exceed lowest rated load capacity in hitch system.
 Maintain adequate vertical down (tongue) load to have control of the trailer (generally 10%), but do
not exceed the specified rated capacities.
 Other steps and inspections are also required. Consult OSHA, D.O.T. regulations, and the
American Trucking Association for complete coupling and uncoupling procedures.
 Keep safety chains in place and in working order. Never operate the product without the safety
chains attached to vehicle.
Towing
⚠WARNING
Trailers and equipment designed for on-road towing within the stated capacities. For off-road
applications, reduce the capacities listed above by 25%, and use in conjunction with a swivel-type
drawbar.
Mounting
1. Use a secure mounting structure of sufficient strength to support the rated capacity of the hitch in
accordance with SAE J 849B.
2. The hole pattern is shown in the parts diagram.
3. Use (4) ½” grade 8 fasteners, properly tightened (not included).
4. Recommended minimum torque is 80 ft-lbs, per SAE J429.
Before Each Use
1. Inspect for proper operation.
2. Inspect, in particular, the coupling area. Replace when the wear exceeds 1/8” from the original
surface profile.
3. Inspect for worn, damaged, and missing parts. Replace as required.
Operating Instructions
⚠WARNING
It is the user’s responsibility to be sure the receiver is capable of a 4,800 lbs. vertical load and a
30,000 lbs. gross trailer weight.