Lit. No. 94417/94418 15 June 15, 2003
RECEIVER HITCH
Safety
Important Information on Towing
Make sure all operators of your equipment read and
understand this information before towing. This
information will help you properly select, use, and
maintain your towing equipment. Learn the capabilities
and limitations of each part.
Gross trailer weight is the weight of the trailer plus the
weight of the cargo. Measure gross trailer weight by
putting the fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. Tongue
weight is measured by placing the fully loaded trailer on
a level surface with the coupler at normal towing height.
Use a commercial scale to measure the weight at the
coupler.
Ball Mounts/Drawbars
Select these products by their gross trailer weight and
tongue weight ratings. Select hitches and receivers for
specific vehicles. Do not purchase a ball mount or
drawbar which will give more than a four-inch drop or
seven-inch extension as measured from the lower rear
edge of the receiver.
Hitch Balls
Select by gross trailer weight rating, coupler socket
size, and mounting platform thickness and hole size.
Hole must not exceed threaded shank diameter by
more than 1/16 inch. Use lock washer. Tighten
according to instructions. When tightened, shank must
protrude beyond bottom of nut. Gross trailer weight
rating and ball diameter are marked on balls.
Trailer Couplers
The coupler socket should be smooth, clean and lightly
lubricated. Tighten or adjust according to the coupler
manufacturer’s instructions.
Safety Chains
Connect safety chains properly every time you tow.
Cross chains under coupler. Attach securely to the hitch
or tow vehicle so they cannot bounce loose. Leave only
enough slack to permit full turning. Too much slack may
prevent chains from maintaining control if other
connections separate. Do not allow chains to drag on
the road.
Electrical Connections
Make these safety-critical connections every time you
tow, no matter how short the trip. Check operation,
including electric brake manual control, before getting
on the road.
Sway Controls
Sway controls can lessen the effects of sudden
maneuvers, wind gusts, and buffeting caused by other
vehicles. We recommend sway controls for trailers with
large surface areas, such as travel trailers. Adjustable
friction models can help control the sway of travel
trailers with low tongue weight percentages.
Other Useful Equipment
Air springs, air shocks, or helper springs are useful for
some hitch applications. A transmission cooler may be
necessary for heavy towing. Many states require towing
mirrors on both sides
WARNING
• Do not overload any part of your towing
system.
• Do not modify your hitch. Install only on
specified vehicles which are in good
condition.
• This product is designed to tow trailers. Do not
use as cargo carriers, motorcycle carriers,
boat hoists, or coupler alignment devices. Do
not use as a jacking point. Do not attach
anything with or in place of the ball.
• Do not pull multiple trailers. Towing one
trailer behind another may cause severe
instability and loss of control.
CAUTION
Never exceed the gross trailer weight or
tongue weight of this equipment. Never
exceed the lowest weight rating of any part of
your towing system. See the Label -
information (rating) area in the Safety section
of this manual.
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