ATWOOD COUPLER INFORMATION
Following are the operation, latching and maintenance
instructions from the coupler manufacturer, repeated here
for your information. (References to trailer use do not ap-
ply to the StowMaster All-Terrain tow bar.)
Operation
Warning — Personal Injury
• Safe towing practice requires the proper use of
safety chains used in accordance with instructions
provided by the trailer manufacturer.
• Check that the ball has been completely inserted
into the coupler ball socket and the ball clamp (inside
the coupler) is closed around the underside of the tow
ball and the handle is in the closed position.
• The loaded weight of the trailer must never exceed
the least capacity marked on the coupler, tow ball,
hitch, trailer or vehicle.
• Check coupler, hitch and ball for damage or wear
before each use. Assure all parts operate freely. Re-
place any component if worn or damaged.
• Failure to follow warnings and instructions could
result in separation of tow vehicle and trailer which
can result in death, personal injury and property dam-
age.
Warning — Personal Injury
• For proper tow vehicle and trailer hookup, towing
performance and to prevent damage to hitch and trailer
coupling, the tow vehicle and trailer are to be level
with respect to flat ground after hitching up. If your
trailer is not level, equipment is available to raise or
lower the hitch ball.
Caution — Product Damage
• Use caution when backing or towing vehicle for
hook-up, damage to coupler may result.
• Avoid sharp turns when towing or backing. Jack-
knifing could bend coupler or create extreme stress
or fracture.
Latching Instructions — Yoke Style Couplers
Warning — Personal Injury
• Always open latch handle before inserting ball.
1. To open, lift the latch handle and pull backward, raising
the yoke and resting it on the nose of the coupler (Fig
9-A).
2. Place coupler on ball of same diameter as coupler and
of same or greater capacity.
3. When ball is completely nested in ball socket, push latch
handle forward until yoke drops over nose of coupler and
the latch handle locking tips freely enter slots on top of
coupler (Fig 9-B).
4. Extend jack to ground and lift car/trailer combination
2" - 4" to insure coupler is securely attached to tow ball.
Retract jack completely before towing.
5. Insert padlock or bolt through lock hole in yoke for theft
protection.
Note: these couplers are not adjustable for ball size.
Maintenance
1. Lubricate ball socket and ball clamp with wheel bearing
grease. Clean and lubricate monthly.
2. Check towing hitch, ball and coupler for signs of wear
before each trip. Replace coupler if damaged or worn.
3. Lubricate moving or sliding parts monthly with SAE 30
weight oil.
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