Fig. 10b
King pin
3.
Rotate hitch handle from locked position (see Fig. 10a) up to the unlocked position (See Fig 10b). This will unlock the jaw
system. NOTE: Hitch jaws will not open and proper hitching cannot occur if handle is
NOT
pointed up.
LOCKED
UNLOCKED
King pin
King pin
King pin Indicator – Out kingpin is
Locked in position
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
4.
With handle in the unlocked position (See Fig. 10b), back truck slowly into trailer. As the trailer king pin enters the hitch it will
push the hitch jaws open and extend the handle (See Fig. 12). As king pin completely enters head, jaws will spring closed
around king pin and handle will return to the closed position and king pin indicator will extend out from the head assembly (See
Fig. 13).
5.
After king pin is latched rotate handle down to ensure jaws are locked around king pin (See Fig. 14).
6.
Use only the method described above for hitching.
Fig. 14
Fig. 10a
WARNING:
Do not attempt to hitch by using trailer jacks to lower trailer and king pin. This could result in king pin coming to rest on top of skid
plate instead of within hitch opening where jaws are located. King pin could slide off hitch and trailer could drop, resulting in death
or serious injury.
