Warning – Pro Series 30854 16K FIFTH WHEEL User Manual

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30854N 09/26/13B

PCN1398

3. Rotate latch (see Fig. 10) toward trailer and free of groove in handle. NOTE: Hitch jaws will not open and proper hitching

cannot occur if latch is in handle groove.

Fig. 10

4. With handle in the closed position (See Fig. 10), back truck slowly into trailer. As the trailer king pin enters the
hitch it will push the hitch jaws open and extend the handle (See Fig. 11). As king pin completely enters head, jaws
will spring closed around king pin and handle will return to the closed position. (See Fig. 12)

5. Use only the method described above for hitching.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to hitch by using trailer jacks to lower trailer and king pin. This could result in king pin
coming to rest on top of skid plate instead of within hitch opening where jaws are located. King pin could
slide off hitch and trailer could drop, resulting in death or serious injury (See Fig. 13).

Latch open

Fig. 11

Fig. 13
WRONG

Hitch Jaws

King pin

Latch

Groove In Handle

HANDLE MOTION

KING PIN

JAWS CLOSED

FIG. 12