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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 

 
 

 

 

Auto Locking Trailer Coupler

 

3500 Lb. Capacity 

 

Owner’s Manual 

 

 

WARNING:

 Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION 

INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety 
precautions may result in serious personal injury. 

 

 

Item #54604 

 

 

Summary of Contents for XTP Series

Page 1: ...pler 3500 Lb Capacity Owner s Manual WARNING Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury Item 54604 ...

Page 2: ...ou read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it This Auto Locking Trailer Coupler is designed for certain applications only Northern Tool and Equipment is not responsible for issues arising from modification or improper use of this product such as an application for which it was not designed We strongly recommend that this product not be modified and or use...

Page 3: ...ions 4 Important Safety Information 4 Specific Operation Warnings 5 Towing 6 Installation Instruction 6 Before Each Use 6 Operating Instructions 6 After Each Use 8 Maintenance 9 Troubleshooting 10 Parts Diagram 11 Parts List 12 Replacement Parts 12 Limited Warranty 13 ...

Page 4: ...ing this tool Always be aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible manner Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the product until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of how it works Do not modify this product in any way Unauthorized modification may impair the function and or safety and could affect the life of the p...

Page 5: ...ary Use ANSI Z87 1 compliant safety goggles not safety glasses with side shields or when needed a face shield Use a dust mask in dusty work conditions Also use non skid safety shoes hardhat gloves dust collection systems and hearing protection when appropriate This applies to all persons in the work area Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times CAUTION COUPLER USE AND CARE Do ...

Page 6: ...d towing within the stated capacities Installation Instruction WARNING Use a secure mounting structure of sufficient strength to support the rated capacity of the coupler in accordance with SAE J684 Bolt the coupler to the front of the trailer tongue bolting through the coupler s side holes Use diameter grade fasteners 8 properly tightened not included Additional bolts may be used in the top holes...

Page 7: ...king properly Auto Lock Function Secondary Lock Primary Lock Safety Clip Unlocked Position The illustration shown above is in the unlocked position When the Primary Lock does not show green the coupler is open Hitching Up 1 Before operating inspect the unit for proper operation and for worn damaged or missing parts 2 Unlock the coupler by removing the safety pin and insuring that the Primary Lock ...

Page 8: ...ising the jack 3 If both hands are needed the Secondary Lock can be held by inserting the safety clip into the top hole while raising the jack 4 Jack up the trailer hitch until it clears the hitch ball and pull out the safety clip The unit is now back to the unlocked position as shown in the first illustration er After Each Use WARNING Inspect for proper operation Inspect in particular the couplin...

Page 9: ...rocedures It is recommended that the general condition of any tool be examined before it is used Keep your tool in good repair Keep handles dry clean and free from oil and grease The following chart is based on a normal operation schedule Maintenance Interval Maintenance Point After the first 200 miles of towing Check the torque specification of the hitch ball and re torque if necessary After ever...

Page 10: ...ssible Cause Corrective Action The coupler does not fit down over the hitch ball Debris is packed into the coupler Remove all debris from the coupler The Primary Lock is not in the correct position Before connecting make sure the primary lock does not show green green means it s locked The coupler does not release from the hitch ball The Secondary Lock is the locked position Flip up the Secondary ...

Page 11: ...Page 11 of 14 Parts Diagram ...

Page 12: ... x 1 0 Large Cotter Pin 1 14 HM121 3 8 Safety Clip with Chain Cable 1 Replacement Parts For replacement parts and technical questions please call Customer Service at 1 800 222 5381 Not all product components are available for replacement The illustrations provided are a convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence When ordering parts the following information...

Page 13: ...ty claim contact Us at 1 800 222 5381 identify the product by make and model number and follow the claim instructions that will be provided The product and the purchase receipt must be provided to Us in order to process Your warranty claim Any returned product that is replaced or refunded by Us becomes our property You will be responsible for return shipping costs or costs related to Your return v...

Page 14: ...Page 14 of 14 Distributed by Northern Tool Equipment Company Inc Burnsville Minnesota 55306 www northerntool com Made in China ...

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