Tow Hook Up

Weight Distribution Hitch

Hook the trailer to the truck. Lock on the ball. To make hooking up easier and safer - raise the front of the trailer and back of the towing vehicle above level (1-3") with the trailer tongue jack. This removes some of the tension by reducing the distance between the spring bar and hook-up point.

The spring bars can be inserted into either side of the ball mount. (There is no 'right' or 'left' bar). To insert and lock spring bar in socket, hold the bar under socket and push up. The spring bar will automatically be locked into position by the spring bar locking device. (Check to make sure the bar is locked in by moving it up and down at the chain end). To remove the spring bars, just pull out the locking device or swing the bar around under the bumper and it will drop free.

You are now ready to put the tension on the spring bars. When using the quick hook-up, lower the arm and slip link of chain over hook. Insert hook-up handle over the end of the quick hook-up arm, lift and flip over center hold tension while inserting pin to secure.

CAUTION: Make sure that the hook-up arm is completely seated and that the spring bar is pushed directly under the hook-up chain hook. Bow or bend to the spring bar is normlal.

To release tension on the spring bars, raise the front of the trailer and the back of the towing vehicle above level (approx.3") with the trailer tongue jack. Remove the locking clip from the bracket. Insert the handle over arm. Carefully lower the arm with the handle. It will require effort to bring the arm over the center and then to resist the chain tension as the arm rotates downward.

MAINTENANCE:

Use heavy lubrication such as fiber type wheel bearing grease on the hitch ball and on spring bars inside the ball mount. This is recommended every day. Also Keep the hitch painted to prevent rust and check the tightness of bolts regularly. Clean out the old grease and do not let it harden inside the ball mount.