Reese 30144 18K ELITE SERIES User Manual

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22. Place and pin head onto center section.

See Figures 27 & 28

23. Add Handle Tube, Grip Handle Tube, Carriage Bolts, washers & nuts.

See Figure 27

. Torque 3/8” hardware to

35 ft-lbs.

24. Lube jaw and skid plate (If no lube plate is being used).

See Figure 28

. The jaw pin comes greased from the

factory, grease fitting on top of head.

See Figure 28

. Grease should be added every 6 months to insure

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smooth jaw operation.

3/8” Carriage Bolts

3/8” Washers

3/8” Nuts

Grip to Handle Tube

Handle Tube

Figure 27

WARNING:

Tilting the Fifth Wheel head can
crush and cut. Keep hands and
fingers clear from this area at all
times (including placement or

Front of Truck

removal of the head.)

Sight Hole

Lube skid Plate

(With no Lube Plate

)

Lube Jaw

WARNING:

To prevent tilting head
detachment and /or separation,
you must make sure that the
spring retaining clips are installed
onto the 1/2” pull pins before
towing. The spring retaining clips
can easily be seen through the

can easily be seen through the
site holes in the top of the head.

Pull Pin

Grease Fitting

Litho in USA

For Kit 30144

Retaining Clip

Figure 28