Reese 26660 FRICTION SWAY CONTROL - Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Product No.
26660
Y t k it ith
SMALL PARTS
STANDARD FRICTION
SWAY CONTROL
You can take it with you.
SMALL PARTS
PACKAGE 26673
ELKHART, IN., OAKVILLE, ONT.
DEALERS: GIVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO YOUR CUSTOMER
1
1a
6
10 5
8 11
2b
2
3
4
1c
1b 9
7
2
3
4
2b
2a
REF. QTY DESCRIPTION
1 1 Ball Assembly
1a* 1 Ball
1b* 1 Nut, Hex, 5/8-11
1c* 1 Lock Washer
2 1 Fastener Kit
2a** 6 Screw, Self Tapping
REF. QTY DESCRIPTION
4 1 Bar-Ball Mounting (not included)
5 1 Handle, On/Off
6 1 Slide Bar
7 1 Bolt, Tension Adjusting
8 1 Grip, Handle
9 1 Compression Plate Ass'y
24-9 x 11
2b** 2 Clip
3 1 Ball/Plate Assembly
10 1 Washer, Hardened
11 1 Main Body Ass'y
IMPORTANT:
1. SWAY CONTROL CANNOT BE USED ON TRAILERS WITH SURGE BRAKES.
2 Trailer loading Proper trailer loading is o r first line defense against dangero s instabilit and s a Hea items sho ld be placed on
*INCLUDED IN BALL ASSEMBLY
**INCLUDED IN FASTENER KIT, ALSO SOLD SEPARATELY
2. Trailer loading: Proper trailer loading is your first-line defense against dangerous instability and sway. Heavy items should be placed on
the floor in front of the axle. The load should be balanced side-to-side and secured to prevent shifting. Tongue weight should be about
10-15 percent of gross trailer weight for most trailers. Too low a percentage of tongue weight can cause sway. Load the trailer heavier in
front.
3. The handle (5) is an on/off device. The bolt (7) below is for adjustment only.
4. When towing during slippery conditions such as wet, icy, or snow-covered roads or on loose gravel, turn on/off handle (5)
counterclockwise until all tension is removed from unit. Failure to do so could prevent tow vehicle and trailer from turning properly.
(OVER)
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5. ` Do not speed up if sway occurs. Sway increases with speed. Do not continue to operate a swaying vehicle. Check trailer loading, sway
control adjustment, and all other equipment, until the cause of sway has been determined and corrected.
6. Never paint or lubricate slide bar (6).