Buyers PH55 - Manual (Page 2)

9049 Tyler Blvd. • Mentor, Ohio 44060
Phone (440) 974-8888 • Fax (440) 974-0165
Toll-Free Fax 800-841-8003 • buyersproducts.com
3017369 Rev. A
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 responsibility 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 performed on Buyers’ prod-
ucts will be allowed under this warranty.
Operating Instructions:
1. Before operating, inspect hitch assembly for proper
operation and worn, damaged, or missing parts.
Correct any flaws before use.
2. Verify that the plunger is retracted. Release air
pressure to retract plunger if necessary.
3. Remove safety pin, lift toggle, and rotate jaw to
opened position.
4. Lower drawbar eye over the horn of the pintle.
5. Pull jaw downward until toggle seats and insert
safety pin. Verify latch does not open by lifting
upwards on jaw.
Maintenance:
1. Clean and check for proper operation.
2. Inspect and replace worn, damaged, or missing
parts. Replace worn parts after the wear exceeds 1/8"
from the original surface.
3. Keep all pivot points well lubricated with light oil.
4. Check mounting bolts for proper torque.
5. Check for proper plunger adjustment. See step 8
under mounting instructions.
General Information:
1. Do not modify or add to the product.
2. Wear safety glasses during the installation, removal
and servicing of the hitch.
3. Never strike any part of this hitch with a steel
hammer.
4. Do not weld on this product.
WARNING
Other steps and inspections are also required.
Consult DOT regulations and American Trucking
Association for complete coupling and uncoupling
procedures.
BC45T24 CHAMBER
(8" LONG ROD) 3015655
3015654
3014458
3017352
3014600
3015603 3008831
7605
3000144
3009879 H3109X6X4
SERVICE PARTS
2.50
( 5.06)
( 7.63 )
Ø3.25
MINIMUM
2.00
2.38
2.13
5.00
Ø.812
TYPICAL
10.63
6.63
1.06
MOUNTING HOLE
PATTERN
7.18
11.98
4.47
6.22
1.01
10.63
T
3/8" NPT PLUG
3/8" TO 1/4" NPT REDUCER