Draw-Tite 8339 FOLD-DOWN GOOSENECK User Manual
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INSTRUCTION PART NO. N8339 1-15-07_C © 2002, 2007 CEQUENT TOWING PRODUCTS
PRINTED IN U.S.A. PCN 9386
FOLDING BALL GOOSENECK OPERATION
AFTER SYSTEM INSTALLATION AND BEFORE TOWING
FOLDING BALL GOSSENECK HITCH MAINTENANCE
FIGURE A.
FIGURE B.
FIGURE C.
FIGURE D.
FIGURE E.
The ball assembly offers several features with the user in mind.
-Easily accessible lift ring (Fig. B.)
-Two spring loaded safety chain mounts. (Fig. E.)
-Easily accessible grease zerk (Fig. A.)
-Ball detent lock backup to provide double coverage in preventing
ball cover from opening unintentionally.
-Spring loaded folding mechanisms to assist actuation and prevent
rattle.
-Chrome plated decorative ball.
TO RAISE BALL IN UPRIGHT POSITION
1. Grasp lift ring and raise cover until the spring holds the cover
open. Grasp ball and rock it to its vertical position. See figures A-D.
2. Lower lift ring and cover such that it locks ball in upright position.
See figure E.
3. Lift spring loaded safety chain U-bolts to attach safety chain.
To lower ball into horizontal position, repeat steps 1 then 2.
LIFT RING
SAFETY CHAIN
MOUNTS
GREASE ZERK
Connect trailer to the tow vehicle following coupler manufacturer’s
operating instructions.
The coupler must be adjusted to provide about 6” of clearance
between the bottom of the trailer nose and the top of the pickup bed
sides.
Slowly back the trailer to a jackknifed position to the tow vehicle
while checking to see there is adequate clearance between the
gooseneck trailer and the rear of the vehicle. Also check to see there
is adequate clearance between the forward corners of the gooseneck
trailer and the cab of the truck. Slowly jackknife the truck and trailer
in the opposite direction and check the clearances to the end of the
truck and the cab.
-Keep ball envelope and pivoting mechanism free from dirt and debris.
-Lube ball cover pivot monthly with light weight oil or equivalent.
-Grease ball pivot at grease zerk monthly (See figure A)
-Lube ball detent regularly with light weight oil. Keep free from dirt
and debris.
-Retorque all hardware monthly.