Husky 33157 Assembly, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Instructions
Husky 33157 Assembly, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Instructions

Husky 33157 Assembly, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Instructions

26kw 5th wheel hitch

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Dealer /
Installer:
End User:
Part # 33157 (Hitch Head and Yoke)
will Be compatible with the following
kits:
31668K (Shown in this manual)
31690K
33017K
33021K
33153K
33171K
Please refer to owner's manual for
proper instructions.
Use with 4 bolt 31323 or 10 bolt
30686 base rails. Base Rails are
not included with this kit.
Center Bolt Kit 32059 (sold
separately) must be used when
towing with a 26K hitch, Goose Neck,
or Maneuvering System.
Failure to follow all of these instructions may result in death or serious injury
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.
All Products limited to Vehicle Tow Rating, see Vehicle Owner's Manual. Visit www.huskytow.com for Warranty Information / Tech Support /
Product Updates. 2020 Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. All Rights Reserved. 12/30/2020-Rev4 Page-1
Assembly, Installation, Operation and
Maintenance Instructions
26KW 5
Part # 33157 (Hitch Head and Yoke)
Part # 31568 (Cross Member)
Part # 31325 (2 Uprights)
Provide a copy of these instructions to the end user of this product.
These instructions provide important operating and safety
information for proper usage of this product. Demonstrate the
proper use of the product with the end user. Have the end user
demonstrate that they understand the proper use of the product.
Read and follow all instructions included in this manual. Ask your
Dealer / Installer for assistance if you do not understand the proper
use of the product. Never remove any decals from the product.
WARNING! Never exceed the towing capacity of the tow vehicle
TH
WHEEL HITCH
Base rails not included
WARNING
NOTICE
P/N: 33157
60-90 minutes
.

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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2: Package Contents

    Unpacking: The Husky 26K W 5th Wheel Hitch Assembly (33157, 31568, and 31325) ships in three boxes as indicated below. The Husky 26K W 5th Wheel Hitch Assembly (33157, 31568, and 31325) does not include Base Rails. Inspect all parts for damage & verify that all items listed are present.
  • Page 3: Prior To Installation

    The distance from the back of the truck cab to the center of the King Pin (Dim X) should be 4” greater than one-half the trailer width (Dim Y) If towing with a short bed truck less than 8ft, Husky Towing recommend the use of a Husky Heavy-Duty Roller for increased turning clearance at slow maneuvering speeds.
  • Page 4 Assembly & Installation Procedures 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.
  • Page 5 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 4 steps of 1-3/16”. 3 Sets of holes in the Upright (item 17) provides 2- 1/2”...
  • Page 6 E) Once you’ve found the horizontal position for the cross beam, next find the vertical position for the cross beam. 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).
  • Page 7 2. Head and Yoke Assembly A) Install Head & Yoke with pivot pin and castle nut. Tighten the castle nut until all the fore and aft movement is eliminated in the pivot pin and in the head and yoke assembly. This may require 60mm wrench or pipe wrench.
  • Page 8 Understanding the Safety Features of your New HUSKY 5 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.
  • Page 9 All Products limited to Vehicle Tow Rating, see Vehicle Owner’s Manual. Visit www.huskytow.com for Warranty Information / Tech Support / Product Updates. 2020 Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. All Rights Reserved. 12/30/2020-Rev4 Page-9...
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11 If necessary, adjust the cross member to the proper height, ensuring the fasteners are re- torqued to 110 ft. lbs. Coupling Your Trailer Ensure the 5th Wheel Trailer wheels are blocked front & rear & that the rear stabilizer jacks are fully retracted. Also make sure the 5 Wheel Trailer landing leg feet are on a stable surface.
  • Page 12 The handle will then move to the closed position and cover the indicator. Use the supplied Locking Clevis Pin through the lock hasp to retain the hitch closed. For additional security Husky Towing recommends using a Padlock instead of the Locking Clevis Pin to Securely Lock the handle closed.
  • Page 13 Before Towing. Connect and test power cables, attach emergency brake cable. With Trailer Landing Gear down, wheels chocked, and the trailer brakes SET ON slowly pull forward to check security of king pin in hitch. Recheck connections and ensure Safety Pin or Padlock is through the lock hasp.
  • Page 14 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. Check that the lock hasp indicator shows jaw open. Slowly drive the truck out from underneath of the trailer. Observe the lock hasp to ensure the hitch does not accidentally close during uncoupling.
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Retighten nuts if needed. All fasteners ½” diameter, torque to 110 ft.-lbs. Apply bearing grease to top plate before coupling, or use a lubrication plate min diameter10”, max thickness 3/16” (See Husky Dealer). Lubrication. The moving parts of the hitch require regular lubrication. (Every 3 to 6 month). Particular attention should be paid to the Slide Arm, Cam Track, Jaw Pivot and Indicator Mechanism.
  • Page 16: Towing Tips

    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. Periodically check the condition of all your towing equipment and keep it in top condition.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Trouble Shooting Problem What To Look For Solution Hitch is difficult to install Hitch is not assembled correctly. Refer to Hitch Assembly section for and remove from the base proper assembly instructions. rails. Base Rails are not parallel with each Use spacer to hold both base rails other.
  • Page 18 26K HEAD AND YOKE BOX 1 OF 2 CROSS MEMBER AND PIVOT PIN BOX 2 OF 2 UPRIGHTS KIT, PIVOT PIN KIT CROSS BEAM HARDWARE KIT, BASE RAIL HARDWARE KIT, CROSS MEMBER KIT, HEAD & YOKE SHIM KIT RUBBER BUMPER ITEM NO.
  • Page 19: Warranty Terms

    Husky Towing Products and Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. 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 Keystone Automotive Operations Inc.
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21 Summarizing Weighing GCW (Truck & 5th Wheel Trailer) weight 1 weight 1 – weight 2 GAW of front axle (Truck) weight 1 – weight 3 GVW (Truck) weight 2 – weight 3 GAW of rear axle (Truck) GAW of axles (5th Wheel Trailer) weight3 WARNING!!! EXCEEDING ANY WEIGHT RATING IS HAZARDOUS.

This manual is also suitable for:

3156831325

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