Failure to follow all of these instructions may result in death or serious injury NOTICE Husky recommends to always drive the king pin into the hitch throat and not drop the king pin from above into the hitch head to avoid incorrect hook-ups. Please read Operating Instruction to understand how this important Safety Feature operates.
Understanding The Safety Features Of your New HUSKY 5 Wheel..........8 Operating Instructions ............................9 About Your Husky 26K W 5th Wheel Hitch ....................9 Preparing For First Use ............................. 9 Coupling Your Trailer ............................ 10 ...
Caution: The Husky 26K W 5th Wheel Hitch System is recommended for use only in truck beds 6 feet or longer. A Husky Heavy Duty Roller combined with a 26K W 5th Wheel Hitch is recommended for 6 foot short bed truck installations.
X) should be 4” greater than one-half the trailer width (Dim Y) If towing with a short bed truck (less than 8ft. But longer than 6ft.) Husky Towing recommend the use of a Husky Heavy Duty Roller for increased turning clearance at slow maneuvering speeds.
Assembly & Installation Procedures 1. Upright and Cross Beam Assembly a) If using pre-existing base rails ensure that the center to center (fore and aft) distance is 22” and that there are two pairs of slots in the base rails that are 20-5/8"” apart (side to side) Otherwise contact your local dealer for proper base rail selection and installation.
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c) Install the Cross Beam. NOTE: - The Cross Beam is adjustable in both the Vertical and the Fore & Aft directions. 4 Sets of holes in the ends of the cross beam provides 3-9/16” of vertical adjustment in 3 steps of 1-3/16”.
NOTE: - If the Trailer is available for measuring follow the instructions in the section “Operating Instructions” sub section “Preparing For First Use”. Otherwise put the Cross Beam in the highest position per instruction (f). f) Put the cross beam in the highest position using the pattern of holes on the end of the cross beam. Place a flat washer &...
Wheel. This Husky 5th Wheel Hitch has new features which add to the safety and ease of operation. The most important feature to understand is that the Hitch will only fully close when the King Pin of the 5th Wheel Trailer is located correctly inside the Hitch.
Preparing For First Use Your Husky 26K W 5th wheel system is now installed and you're anxious to be on your way down the road. You're almost there, but take a few minutes to ensure your hitch is set up properly for your particular truck/coach combination by following the steps below.
Coupling Your Trailer 1. Ensure the 5th Wheel Trailer wheels are blocked front & rear & that the rear stabilizer jacks are fully retracted. 2. Also make sure the 5 Wheel Trailer landing leg feet are on a stable surface. 3.
7. Use the supplied Safety Pin through the lock hasp to retain the hitch closed. 8. For additional security HUSKY TOWING recommends using a Padlock instead of the Safety Pin to Securely Lock the handle closed. WARNING IF THE HANDLE WILL NOT CLOSE THEN THE KING PIN IS NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY IN THE HITCH.
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5. Pull handle fully out, then while pulling it to the rear of the truck let it slide back in until it catches on the latch. lock hasp indicator lock hasp indicator showing jaw open showing jaw open 6. Check that the lock hasp indicator shows jaw open. 7.
The Jaw should not close all the way. If the Jaw closes all the way with no King Pin in place then the hitch is defective and must be repaired or replaced. If excessive wear or damage is found, contact your installing dealer or HUSKY technical support staff at www.huskytow.com 1-877-544-4449 2.
Follow all state, local and provincial driving and towing laws in the location you are driving in. Not following your tow vehicle, trailer, and Husky instructions/manuals can result in a fatal accident. Check Your Equipment Please refer to the MAINTENANCE section.
Trouble Shooting Problem What To Look For Solution Hitch is difficult to install and Hitch is not assembled correctly. Refer to Hitch Assembly section for proper remove from the base rails. assembly instructions. Base Rails are not parallel with each Use spacer to hold both base rails parallel other.
DTS Manufacturing, Husky Towing Products and Coast Distribution with proof of purchase by the original purchaser. The original purchaser shall pay all transportation and shipping costs associated with the return of the defective product and the defective product shall become the property of DTS Manufacturing.
Parts Listing 26K HEAD AND YOKE BOX 1 OF 2 CROSS MEMBER AND PIVOT PIN BOX 2 OF 2 UPRIGHTS KIT, HANDLE KIT, PIVOT PIN KIT CROSS BEAM HARDWARE KIT, BASE RAIL HARDWARE KIT, CROSS MEMBER KIT, HEAD & YOKE KIT, HANDLE GRIP ITEM NO.
Appendix A Weighing Truck and 5th Wheel Trailer. Weigh the Truck and 5th Wheel on a public weigh scale. Public weigh scales can be found at Some Truck Stops, or they can be located from Yellow pages or on the Internet. Weigh the Truck and 5th Wheel in 3 stages as shown in the sketch.
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