Reese 63016 PINTLE HOOK - Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PLYMOUTH, MICHIGAN
BALL/PINTLE HOOKS
WARNING: DO NOT LUBRICATE THREADS, BOLT FAILURE MAY
OCCUR DUE TO OVER TIGHTENING.
WARNING: DO NOT DRILL OR WELD TO THIS HITCH. IMPORTANT NOTES
USE ONLY CEQUENT SUPPLIED BOLTS, LOCKNUTS, AND
WASHERS TO INSTALL THIS HITCH.
N/A 60,000 14,000 Pintle Hook (30 Ton) 63016
N/A 30,000 6000 Pintle Hook (15 Ton) 63015
N/A 20,000 4000 Pintle Hook (10 Ton) 63014
N/A 10,000 2000 Pintle Hook (5 Ton) 63013
14,000 16,000 3000 Combination Pintle & Ball (2-5/16”) 63012
10,000 16,000 3000 Combination Pintle & Ball (2”) 63011
6,000 16,000 3000 Combination Pintle & Ball (1-7/8”) 63010
Max Gross Trailer Weight (LB)
Ball Hitch Pintle Hitch
Max Tongue
Weight (LB) Description Part Number
WARNING: Do Not Exceed Vehicle, Pintle Mounting or Trailer Coupler Rating.
MOUNTING
1. Mounting structure must be capable of supporting the rated capacity of the pintle hook in accordance with SAE J847.
2. Use the 4 - 1/2" grade 8 bolts and torque to 100 ft. lbs.
3. For combination pintle hooks, torque ball locknut to 350 ft. lbs.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PINTLE HOOK
1. Open latch by removing safety pin and lifting latch.
2. Position drawbar eye over the horn of the pintle and lower into place.
3. Close latch and insert safety pin.
BALL HITCH
1. Open latch by removing safety pin and lifting latch.
2. Replace safety pin in hole to retain latch in open position.
3. Position ball coupler over ball and lock into place, following coupler manufacturer's instructions.
WARNING:
- Other steps and inspections are required. Consult D.O.T. regulations and American Trucking Association for
complete coupling and uncoupling procedures.
- Be careful with the drawbar when coupling and uncoupling to avoid damaging the latch.
- Maintain adequate vertical (tongue) load to properly control the trailer (approximately 10%) not to exceed
above rated capacities.
-For off-road applications, reduce the rated capacities by 25 percent.
- When loading/unloading a trailer coupled to the tow vehicle, support the rear of the trailer to avoid load shifting.
MAINTENANCE
1. Clean and inspect for proper operation every 30,000 miles or 3 months, whichever comes first.
2. Regularly lubricate latch and lock pivots with a light oil lubricant.
3. Periodically check all mounting bolts and ball locknut for proper torque.
4. Replace ball locknut if torque falls below 70 inch lbs. of torque required to thread onto ball shaft.
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