Replace spare tire.
If the spare tire was removed
prior to installing the hitch, replace it at this time.
Retract the pin.
Pull the handle out all the way until it
stops then rotate it toward the cab. The handle should
stay in this position. The latch should only be put in
this open position when inverting the 2−5/16" ball or
installing a B&W towing accessory.
2.
3.
WARNING:
Operating the tow vehicle while the latch
is in the open position may allow the handle to come
into contact with the rear tire. This may damage the
tire or the handle and could lead to serious injury or
death.
Lubricate 2−5/16" ball.
Apply a light coating of grease
to the corners on the square shank of the 2−5/16" ball.
4.
Engage pin.
Move handle toward rear of truck until the
handle retracts and engages the 2−5/16" ball.
5.
WARNING:
When installed properly the latch pin will
pass through the 2−5/16" ball and fully engage through
both walls of the hitch receiver. Failure of the pin to
engage the ball and hitch properly could result in a loss
of attachment between the trailer and the tow vehicle.
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WARNING:
The handle operates in a very tight space
within the wheel well of the truck. Use caution when
operating the handle so that your hands and fingers do
not get injured on the sharp edges of the truck, or by
getting pinched against the truck due to the force of the
spring loaded latch pin.
INSTALL SAFETY CHAIN
U−BOLTS
Drill the holes.
To install the safety chain brackets, it
is necessary to drill four 11/16" holes through the truck
bed floor. Drill the holes so that they match up with the
two sets of holes on each side of the center, see
Figure H1. This may be done by drilling the 11/16"
holes from the bottom using the center as a guide, or
by drilling a smaller pilot hole from the bottom and
drilling the 11/16" holes from the top side of the bed.
1.
2.
3. Add Springs.
Place a conical spring over each leg of
the U−bolts and secure with a 5/8" lock nut, see Figure
H2. Tighten the lock nut until the nut is flush with the
end of the U−bolt.
Install U−bolts.
From the top side of the truck bed,
drop a U−bolt in each set of holes.
PREPARE FOR TOWING
Re−read front page.
Re−read all warnings on front
page of these instructions. If you are not the end user,
make sure that users of this product receive a copy of
these instructions.
6.
WARNING:
Inverting the ball while hauling heavy
loads may cause the ball to strike the truck’s
differential, drive line, or other components. Inspect
the relationship between the ball and truck
components to ensure the proper clearance. Failure to
remove the ball when hauling heavy loads may result
in property damage, injury or death. A cover to prevent
debris from entering the socket while operating without
the ball in place is available from B&W.
Replace truck components.
Replace the spare tire
heat shield which was removed in the PREPARE TO
INSTALL section. If the exhaust was lowered
re−attach the tail pipe hangers. If wheel well liners
were present, re−install the T−15 Torx screws that were
removed earlier.
1.
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Figure H1:
View of center section assembled.
Figure H2:
View looking up under center section.
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