Blue Ox BXW2001 - Manual (Page 5)

SwayPro™ Owner’s Manual & Installation Instructions
405-0104 Rev P Page 5 of 10 8/16/13
Installation
(Cont’d)
10. Determine if the towing vehicle is level. If necessary, adjust the chains links.
A. Support the weight of the trailer tongue with the trailer jack
B. Unlock the rotating latch bracket and release the spring bar tension on the chains
C. Adjust chain to tighten or loosen one (1) link at a time
D. Reapply the spring bar tension on the chains by using the wrench to rotate the rotating
latches in a clockwise direction until the lock pin engages in the lock pin hole
E. Lower the front of the trailer allowing the tongue weight of the trailer to be supported by the
towing vehicle
Repeat the above steps until the towing vehicle is level.
11. If the trailer is not level, determine how much and in which direction. Each hole raises or lowers
the front of the trailer 1-1/2”. Level the trailer by:
A. Support the weight of the trailer tongue with the trailer jack
B. Unlock the rotating latch bracket and release the spring bar tension on the chains
C. Uncouple the trailer.
D. Remove the 3/4” fasteners from the hitch head
E. Move the hitch head on the receiver hitch mount either up to raise the front of the trailer
or down to lower the trailer
F. Replace the 3/4” fasteners in the appropriate holes and torque to 257 ft/lbs
G. Couple the trailer to the hitch
H. Support the weight of the trailer tongue with the trailer jack
I. Reapply the spring bar tension on the chains by using the wrench to rotate the rotating
latches in a clockwise direction until the lock pin engages in the lock pin hole
J. Lower the front of the trailer allowing the tongue weight of the trailer to be supported by the
towing vehicle
Repeat the above steps until the trailer is level.
12. Verify that the trailer and the towing vehicle are level. If not, see the Troubleshooting section.
We recommend that this product be installed by an
authorized Blue Ox ® Professional Installer. Improper
installation and/or operation can create a hazard which
can cause serious injury, property damage or death.
Improper installation and/or operation will void the
warranty.
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