atwood 25,000 lb. Bolt-on Coupler and Hitch Ball - Manual

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CAUTION
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injury or death injury and/or property damage
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
Installer: Provide these instructions to the consumer.
Consumer: Keep documents for future reference.
INSTALLATION
25,000 LB. BOLT-ON COUPLER
Part No. 75074
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight: 25,000 lbs.
Ball Size: 2-5/16˝ diameter
Vertical Load Capacity: 5,000 lbs.
The Atwood 25,000 lb. Bolt-on Coupler is designed for use on agricul-
tural, industrial or commercial trailers. The trailer must have a flat verti-
cal surface on the front of the trailer tongue for attaching the coupler
by bolting.
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WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY & PRODUCT DAMAGE
• Know the trailer weight and added load weight. Do not
exceed the 25,000 lbs. GVWR and 5000 lb. tongue weight
capacity indicated on coupler.
• Use a 2-5/16˝ diameter hitch ball only, with the correct tow-
ing capacity.
1. Bolt coupler to trailer frame using four 5/8˝ diameter, Grade 8 bolts,
nuts and lockwashers. Customer must provide this hardware.
2. Tighten bolts to 160 ft. lbs. of torque.
OPERATION
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CAUTION
PRODUCT DAMAGE
• Use caution when backing or towing vehicle for hook-up,
damage to coupler may result.
• Avoid sharp turns when towing or backing. Jack-knifing
could bend coupler or create extreme stress or fracture to
the coupler, coupler attachment and trailer frame.
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WARNING
• Safe towing practice requires the proper use of safety chains used
in accordance with instructions provided by the trailer manufacturer.
• Check that the ball has been completely inserted into the coupler ball
socket and the ball clamp (inside the coupler) is closed around the
underside of the tow ball and the handle is in the closed position.
• The loaded weight of the trailer must never exceed the least
capacity marked on the coupler, tow ball, hitch, trailer or vehicle.
• Check coupler, hitch and ball for damage or wear before each use.
Assure all parts operate freely. Replace any component if worn or
damaged.
• Failure to follow warnings and instructions could result in separa-
tion of tow vehicle and trailer which can result in death, personal
injury and property damage.
LATCHING INSTRUCTIONS
COUPLING PROCEDURE
1. On level ground place wheel chocks in front and behind wheels,
both sides of the trailer (4 chocks).
2. ➀ shows coupler handle in a latched position. To open, remove lock
pin
➀-D rotate handle ➀-A counterclockwise a sufficient amount to
allow handle tab ➀-B to clear rivet tab ➀-C, then pull handle away
from coupler and position handle tab under rivet on outside of rivet
tab as in
➁.
3. Adjust trailer jacks until coupler lowers completely down on to hitch
ball.
4. Check to make sure that the handle is in latched position. Place
lock pin ➀-D in holes of tabs ➀-B, pinning the handle in place.
5. Connect power line, breakaway switch line and safety chains
between truck and trailer (see trailer manufacturer’s instructions).
6. Check all lights - stop, turn, tail, and brake lights for proper opera-
tion.
7. As an additional check before towing, extend jacks until truck is
raised 3 to 4˝ to verify that coupler is securely attached to ball.
8. Completely retract trailer jacks.
9. Pick up and store wheel chocks.
UNCOUPLING PROCEDURE
1. On level ground place wheel chocks in front and behind wheels,
both sides of the trailer (4 chocks).
2. Lower trailer jacks. If on soft ground, place a support under the jack
feet to prevent trailer from settling.
3. ➀ shows coupler handle in a latched position. To open, remove lock
pin
➀-D rotate handle ➀-A counterclockwise a sufficient amount to
allow handle tab ➀-B to clear rivet tab ➀-C, then pull handle away
from coupler and position handle tab under rivet on outside of rivet
tab as in
➁.
4. Raise trailer until jacks lift coupler completely above the top of ball.
5. Disconnect power line, breakaway switch line and safety chains
between truck and trailer.
6. Drive truck slowly away from under trailer.
ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS
(et Canada)
•Installation •Operation •Maintenance
Effective 11/21/07
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LITERATURE NUMBER MPD 70055
25,000 LB. BOLT-ON
COUPLER & HITCH BALL