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NOTE: A minimum tongue weight of 350 lbs. is required THANK YOU for purchasing a SwayPro™ from Blue Ox®. Please read the manual to insure your installation is as simple and trouble-free as possible. Keep your sales receipt and the manual in a safe place for future reference.
Features and Benefits What is gross trailer weight? Answer: Weight of trailer (dry) + liquids (water, propane, sewage) + cargo. Measure • Open Head gross trailer weight with a fully loaded trailer Open head provides easy access for on a level surface, preferably on a public truck tightening the hitch ball.
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® Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a SwayPro™. Welcome to the Blue Ox® Family. The weight distributing hitch combines quality components with the latest in technology and style. We are confident that these design features will provide you with the conveniences you expect during your travels. Your SwayPro™ is backed by a three (3) year limited warranty. Any unauthorized modifications to your SwayPro™...
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Note: Items #3 thru #6 depend on your SwayPro™ model Item number Description Part number Qty. 1......61-6014 ....... Receiver Hitch Mount Weldment, 7 Hole ......1 2......61-7067 ....... Hitch Head Assembly ............1 3......62-3536 ....... 1,000 Lb. Assembly Bar ..........2 4......62-3537 ....... 750 Lb. Assembly Bar .............2 5......62-3538 .......
Installation 1. Park the towing vehicle and trailer in a straight line on firm, level ground. Air-ride shock absorbers, air springs, or automatic leveling systems on towing vehicle should be disabled or deflated to the manufacture’s minimum recommended pressure prior to SwayPro™ installation. 2. Insert the hitch mount receiver shank into the towing vehicle receiver and secure with 5/8” x 3” pin and clip. 3. Couple the trailer to the hitch head by placing the trailer coupler onto the hitch ball per the manufacturer’s instructions.
Repeat the above steps until the towing vehicle is level. 10. If the trailer is not level, determine how much and in which direction. Each hole raises or lowers the front of the trailer 1-1/2”. Level the trailer by: A. Support the weight of the trailer tongue B.
2. Disconnect spring bars by turning 90 degrees or pull out the pins to remove . 3. Unhook the trailer coupler from the hitch. 4. Remove the hitch pin and clip from the hitch receiver. 5. Remove the hitch mount receiver from the receiver tube. Troubleshooting Issue: After coupling the trailer to the hitch head, the pickup squats and the front of the trailer dips.
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