Buyers G9003 - Manual (Page 4)

Quality since 1946
9049 Tyler Blvd. • Mentor, Ohio 44060
Phone (440) 974-8888 • Fax (440) 974-0165
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G9003Inst Rev. C
Warranty
Buyers Products Co. warrants all truck/trailer hardware manufac-
tured or distributed by it, to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment. Parts
must be properly installed and used under normal conditions. Any
product which has been altered, including modification, misuse,
accident or lack of maintenance will not be considered under
warranty. Normal wear is excluded. The sole responsibil-
ity of Buyers Products Co. under this warranty is limited to
repairing or replacing any part or parts which are returned,
prepaid, and are found to be defective by Buyers Products Co.
Authorization from Buyers Products Co. must be obtained before
returning any part. No charges for transportation or labor per-
formed on Buyers’ products will be allowed under this warranty.
Installation Check
1. Connect towing vehicle to trailer (use the coupler manu-
facturers’ operating instructions).
2. Adjust coupler to provide approximately 6" of space
between bottom of trailer overhang and top of pickup
bed sides.
3. Assure adequate clearance between pickup bed or bum-
per corner and the lower front of trailer. Assure adequate
clearance between upper front corner of trailer and pickup
cab rear.
4. Recheck above with trailer at 90° to centerline of
pickup truck.
Operation of Gooseneck Ball Assembly
1. Remove 1/2" stainless steel hex head bolt and
lockwasher.
2. Raise ball by inserting finger into trap door hole and
raising door and ball.
3. Leaving ball raised, lower trap door to lock ball in
upright position. Replace 1/2" stainless steel hex head bolt
and lockwasher.
4. To lower ball, remove 1/2" stainless steel hex head bolt
and lockwasher, lift trap door open; lower ball and close
trap door; replace 1/2" stainless steel hex head bolt and
lockwasher.
Gooseneck Ball Assembly Maintenance
1. Keep assembly free of dirt and foreign matter.
2. Lubricate ball zinc fitting with waterproof grease every
90 days, or sooner if required.
3. Lubricate remaining moving parts with SAE 30 oil every
90 days, or sooner if required.
4. Coat ball monthly with a good grade of paste wax.
5. Check torque of fasteners monthly.
6. Check assembly for wear prior to use. If ball is bent,
worn, or shows signs of cracking DO NOT USE. Replace
assembly if above conditions exist.