Attaching to tow vehicle, Hitch coupler adjustment check, Hitch coupler adjustment – DR Power Dual Action 10-Ton Electric (Aug 2011 - Present) User Manual

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Figure 45

Lock Nut

Ball Clamp

Spring

Figure 44

Pull

Locking
Trigger

1/16"
Movement

Attaching to Tow Vehicle

25. Close the Latch Assembly on the Tow Hitch Assembly to lock the Tow

Hitch Assembly onto the Tow Ball (Figure 42). Attach the towing Safety
Chains to the tow vehicle ensuring there is enough slack for turning.

26. Make sure the hitch coupler is properly and securely attached to the tow

ball.

27. Insert the Locking Pin into the hole of the Latch Assembly to lock it in the

closed position (Figure 43).

28. For extra safety and security, you may want to purchase a lock to install into

the hole of the latch assembly.

29. Plug the Harness Connector to the Tow Vehicle.

Hitch Coupler Adjustment Check

30. Place a 2" ball in the socket of the coupler and close the latch assembly

(Figure 44). Verify that the locking trigger is properly engaged in its detent.

31. Pull on the ball and/or coupler, trying to remove the ball from the socket. If

the ball moves more than 1/16" in the coupler’s socket, the clamp requires
adjustment. Follow the proper adjustment procedure in the following steps.

Hitch Coupler Adjustment

32. With the proper size ball in the socket of the hitch coupler, close the latch of

the coupler completely (Figure 45). Verify that the locking trigger is properly
engaged in its detent.

33. Tighten the lock nut on the underside of the coupler until the spring

between the nut and the clamp is fully compressed. Then back off the lock
nut 1/2 turn or just enough that the latch is able to clamp and unclamp
from the ball.

Figure 42

Tow Hitch
Assembly

Latch
Assembly

Safety
Chains

Figure 43

Latch
Assembly

Locking Pin

Making sure the Splitter is securely attached to the vehicle is the responsibility of the owner/operator. Failure to securely attach
the Splitter can cause loss of control of the vehicle or the Splitter being separated from the towing vehicle, resulting in serious
injury or death. ALWAYS use accessory lights and devices when transporting on a road or highway to warn operators of other
vehicles. Check your local government regulations.