Reese 30081 SELECT SERIES 20K FIFTH WHEEL - Manual (Page 8)

30081N-7 July10 F PCN13787 ©2010 CEQUENT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, INC LITHO IN USA
FOR KITS: 30081, 40261 & 50181 8
PERFORM THE FOLLOWING IN THIS ORDER:
1. Make sure truck is in park with emergency brake on.
2. Place blocks firmly against front and rear of each trailer wheel to prevent any possible forward or rearward motion.
3. Using trailer jacks, lower trailer landing gear following the directions in the Trailer Manual until feet of landing gear are
resting on firm ground.
4. Lower truck tail gate.
5. Disconnect power cable and breakaway switch cable between truck and trailer.
6. Remove bail pin from hole in handle.
7. Pull hitch handle out completely until it latches in open position so that king pin is no longer
securely grasped by hitch jaws (see Figure 4). Trailer is now free from hitch and truck. If handle does not pull out,
there is probably pressure against the jaw. To relieve this pressure, back the truck slightly or pull the truck slightly
forward. Reset truck emergency brake. Then pull hitch handle out completely until it latches in open position.
8. AFTER MAKING CERTAIN NO ONE IS STANDING BETWEEN TRUCK AND TRAILER OR IN FRONT OF TRUCK,
drive truck slowly away from trailer.
9. Hitch jaw will automatically close as the king pin is removed from the jaw.
10. KEEP WHEEL BLOCKS IN PLACE. This will keep trailer from moving unexpectedly
1. Recheck tightness of all hardware every 1000 miles of use. All 1/2” bolts have a torque specification of
75ft.lbs.
2. See “Before each trip” section in this manual.
3. Head assembly to center section should be lubed every 12 months with grease to keep assemblies
moving freely.
MAINTENANCE:
WARNING
Whenever possible, avoid putting body under trailer or between truck and trailer
If you need to place any part of our body under trailer or between truck and trailer:

All trailer tires MUST be blocked in front and behind each tire AND

Trailer landing gear MUST be resting on firm ground AND

Truck MUST be stationary, in park, with emergency brake on!
UNHITCHING PROCEDURE:
WARNING:
Trailers that are not stable or properly hitched can fall and cause death or serious injury!
To avoid death or serious injury:
• All trailer tires MUST be blocked in front and behind each tire AND
• Trailer landing gear MUST be resting on firm ground AND
• Truck MUST be stationary, in park, with emergency brake on!
WARNING:
Tilting 5 th Wheel head can
crush and cut. Keep hands and
fingers clear from this area at
all
times (including
placement/removal of head).
Figure 10 : Head Placement