Reese SW16K SIDEWINDER - Manual (Page 11)

Installation Instructions
16K Sidewinder TM
Rev. B 02-11-09 SW16KIN Sheet 11 of 12 z 2009 Cequent Performance Products
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
BEFORE EACH TRIP:
1. CHECK YOUR EQUIPMENT: Check that condition of all of your towing equipment and keep it in top condition.
2. Check that the torque of the (4) cap bolts is 45 ft-lbs, refer to figures 16 & 17 in this manual.
3. Check to see that all bolts are properly tightened.
4. Check wedge engagement in the fifth wheel jaw, refer to wedge adjustment portion of this manual.
MAINTENANCE:
1. For ease of hookup; frequently lubricate the wedge surfaces, back side of the king pin, and the skid plate surface.
2. If resistance is present in the Sidewinder TM arm, apply a lithium grease to the bearing surfaces as described in the
assembly section of this manual.
3. Keep pin-box hitch painted to prevent rust and maintain a good appearance. (Do Not paint over labels)
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. 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. 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
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
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!