Trailer Hookup

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    Warning: If at any time the 690 coupling is bound up (jackknifed), the 294 bolt MUST be replaced immediately! Do not use the coupling until the bolt has been replaced. In addition, carefully inspect the 690 coupling, drawbar, drawbar eye, front end assembly, and tail board for damage. Failure to do so may result in trailer separation from the truck while in use, resulting in serious personal injury or property damage.

  1. Chock the front and rear tires of the trailer.
  2. Open the coupling.

    Models 260 and 460 (see Fig.): Pull up on the pawl lock; then, while squeezing the pawl wedges together, lift up the pawl assembly. Lift up the latch, and push it up against the pawl assembly, locking the latch in place.

    Model 690 (see Fig.): Remove the linch pin from the handle, then push in on the handle and turn it toward you. Open the pintle hook by pulling it down and toward you. Release the handle, locking the pintle hook open.

    • Model 260

    • Model 460

    1. Pintle Hook

    2. Latch

    3. Pawl Assembly

    4. Pawl Lock

    5. Pawl Wedge

    6. Shoe

    Fig. 1, Premier 260 and 460 Trailer Couplings

    1. Linch Pin

    2. Handle

    3. Pintle Hook

    4. 294 Bolt

    Fig. 2, Premier 690 Trailer Coupling

  3. Models 260 and 460: Back up the vehicle until the drawbar eye is over the pintle hook, then lower the trailer.
    Model 690: Back up the vehicle until the drawbar eye enters the open jaw, contacts the back of the pintle hook, and closes the coupling.
  4. Close the coupling.

    Models 260 and 460: Push in on the pawl wedges and lift the pawl assembly. The latch will drop into the closed position. Lock the latch by lowering the pawl assembly.

    Model 690: The pintle hook will automatically close and lock from the pressure of the drawbar eye against it. Install the linch pin.

    5. Notice: Always make sure the connect-hanger/support keeps the trailer air hoses and electrical cables positioned so that they do not rub on anything. Rubbing may wear through hoses or cables, resulting in air leaks, or exposed or broken wires, potentially affecting trailer brake or electrical systems.

  5. Hook up the trailer's electrical and air lines.
  6. Remove the chocks from the trailer's tires.
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Parent topic: Operation
Document Number: 0000118770
Manual Publication Date: 2024-05-13
Topic Publication Date: 2024-06-06