Buyers RM5P - Manual

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RM5P 5-Ton Pintle Hook
with Integral Receiver Shank Patent No. 6,139,043
Capacity
2,000 lbs. Maximum vertical load
10,000 lbs. Maximum gross trailer weight
Do not exceed maximum load rating of hitch
receiver
Description
Rigid-type pintle hook with integral receiver bar
WARNING: Maintain adequate vertical (tongue)
load to properly control the trailer (generally 10%)
but do not exceed the above rated capacities.
Towing Applications
Trailers and equipment designed for over-the-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.
Drawbar Eye Dimension
2" to 3" I.D. with 1-1/4" to 1-5/8" diameter section
Mounting
1. Use a secure receiver mount of sufficient
strength to support the rated capacity of the pintle
hook in accordance with S.A.E. J 849B.
2. Secure with a 5/8" diameter bolt or pin, use lock-
nut or locking pin to secure bolt or hitch pin.
Operating Instructions
1. Before operating inspect for proper operation,
worn, damaged or missing parts and secure
mounting. Correct as required before use.
2. Open latch by removing safety pin and
lifting lock.
3. Position drawbar eye over the horn of the
pintle and lower into place.
4. Push latch closed and insert safety pin.
Installation Instructions
WARNING
It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the
receiver mount is capable of 2,000 lb. vertical load
and 10,000 lb. gross trailer weight.
WARNING
Do not damage the latch. Be particularly careful
with the drawbar when coupling and uncoupling.
WARNING
Other steps and inspections are also required.
Consult D.O.T. regulations and American Trucking
Association for complete coupling and uncoupling
procedures.
Maintenance
For proper performance, the following should be
performed every 3000 miles or 3 months, whichever
comes first.
1. Clean and inspect for proper operation.
2. Inspect, in particular, the coupling area.
Replace when wear exceeds 1/8" (.125") from the
original surface profile.
3. Inspect for worn, damaged or missing parts.
Replace as required.
4. Regularly lubricate latch and lock pivots with
a light oil lubricant.
General Information
1. Do not add to, or modify this product.
2. Do not weld on this product.