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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
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Page 1 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 2 Thank you very much for choosing an Ultra-Tow™ product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Serial Number/Lot Date Code: ________________________________ Purchase Date: ____________________________________________ Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Intended Use ............................4 Technical Specifications ........................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 ............................

  • Page 4: Intended Use

    Intended Use This Ultra-Tow XTP Series Auto Locking Trailer Coupler features an auto-locking system with steel lock assembly. The secondary lock has a safety clip designed to fit an off-the-shelf padlock without an adaptor. This coupler can be used with any 2" ball having a capacity rating equal to or higher than the coupler.

  • Page 5: Specific Operation Warnings

     Do not use the product where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g., in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The product can create sparks, which may ignite the flammable liquids, gases, or dust. ...

  • Page 6: Towing

     Maintain an adequate vertical down (tongue) load to maintain control of the trailer (generally 10%) without exceeding the specified rated capacities.  Other steps and inspections are also required Consult OSHA, D.O.T. regulations, and the American Trucking Association for complete coupling and uncoupling procedures. ...
  • Page 7  It is the user’s responsibility to be sure the hitch tongue is capable of a 500 lbs. vertical load and a 3,500 lbs. gross trailer weight.  Every time the coupler is used, make sure the ball is completely engaged in the socket and the coupler is securely locked.

  • Page 8: After Each Use

    Locked Position The illustration shown below is in the locked position with the safety clip installed. Insure that the lock assembly is in the unlock position before the hook-up. Un-Hitching 1. Unlock the coupler by removing safety pin. Top hole Secondary lock 2.

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    Maintenance ⚠WARNING For proper performance, the following should be performed every 10,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first:  Inspect for proper operation.  Inspect, in particular, the coupling area. Replace when the wear exceeds 1/8" (.125") from the original surface profile.

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Use the table below to troubleshoot problems before contacting service personnel or your local dealer. If the problem continues after troubleshooting, call your local dealer for assistance. Failure Possible Cause Corrective Action Debris is packed into the coupler. Remove all debris from the coupler. The coupler does not fit down over Before connecting, make sure the...

  • Page 11: Parts Diagram

    Parts Diagram Page 11 of 14...

  • Page 12: Parts List

    Parts List Reference Part Number Item Description Quantity F20025 2" Ball, Straight Class 2 Coupler TGB3500J Trailer Guide Bracket PL3500J Primary Lock SL3500J Secondary Lock M10 – 1.5 Steel Locknut M10 -1.5 x 75mm Cap Screw M12 – 1.75 Steel Locknut M12 -1.75 x 75mm Cap Screw HM22 3/8"...

  • Page 13: Limited Warranty

    Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or "Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or "Your") that the Ultra-Tow product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of three years from date of purchase.
  • Page 14 Distributed by: Northern Tool & Equipment Company, Inc. Burnsville, Minnesota 55306 www.northerntool.com Made in China Page 14 of 14...

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