Pro Series 7168 15K FIFTH WHEEL - Manual (Page 6)

3. Pull handle out (A) and forward (B) so that the handle rests in the handle groove on the side of the hitch head and cocks it open.
(See Fig. 10). The hitch is now ready to accept the trailer king pin.
Fig. 10
Handle Tab
King pin
Locking Bar Retracted
B
A
Sleeve
B
Handle Groove
Handle
4. With locking bar in the open position (See Fig. 10), back truck slowly into trailer king pin until locking bar slides behind
king pin. The locking bar will automatically trap king pin when the king pin is inserted into the hitch far enough to disengage
locking bar (See Fig. 11).
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King pin
Locking Bar Closed
Fig. 11
5. Use only the method described above for hitching.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to hitch by using trailer jacks to lower trailer and king pin. This could result in king pin
coming to rest on top of skid plate instead of within hitch opening where locking bar is located. King pin
could slide off hitch and trailer could drop, resulting in death or serious injury (See Fig. 12).
Fig. 12
WRONG