Reese 5AS16K 5TH AIRBORNE SIDEWINDER - Manual (Page 6)

DANGER: Do Not install a wedge without removing the Lock-Out Bolts. Never operate without a wedge if the Lock-Out bolts are
not installed. Doing this will create a double pivot and could result in death or serious injury and/or damage to the tow vehicle and
trailer.
Installation Instructions
5 th Airborne Sidewinder
8. Tighten (4) 5/8-11 cap bolts as shown, repeat pattern 2-3 times.
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Sheet 6 of 13 5AS16KIN 11-8-11 Rev. E
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS – CON’T
Figure 17
Figure 18
Torque (4) Bolts to 45 ft-lbs.
Repeat pattern 2-3 times
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
The Sidewinder TM Pin-Box is very versatile and can be used as a standard pin box – Conventional Transport. For
conventional transport (2) ¾” GR 5 Bolts and Hardware are installed in the back of the unit (figure 18), for this application the
wedge must be installed. The two bolts prevent rotation and allow use of the pin-box without the wedge installed. These
bolts are not included with the 5AS16K.
Lock-Out Bolts
Lock-Out bolt kits are available for the
5AS16K 5
th Airborne Sidewinder
CTP P/N: 38019
Conventional Transport:
Sidewinder TM Transport:
Sidewinder TM Pin-Boxes equipped with lock-out bolts can be converted to activate the Sidewinder TM feature. This feature
moves the pivot from the truck bed to the pin-box mounting wings under the nose of the trailer and allows worry free towing
up to 90º or more.
Note: Over-tightening will cause the arm to bind!