Draw-Tite 5762 User Manual

CLEVIS/BALL MOUNT 5762

RATINGS:

WITH BALL WHEN USED AS CLEVIS
Maximum gross trailer weight 6000 LB Maximum gross trailer weight 6000 LB
Maximum tongue weight 600 LB Maximum tongue weight 600 LB

WARNING

DO NOT EXCEED GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT AND TONGUE WEIGHT
RATINGS OF YOUR TOW VEHICLE, RECEIVER AND BALL.

SEE WARNINGS

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION:
Secure clevis/ball mount to receiver with 5/8-inch diameter pin.
Secure pin with clip or locking device.

BALL INSTALLATION:

Use ball with 1-inch diameter threaded shank only. Follow ball manufacturer’s instructions and warnings.
Use torque wrench to tighten nut as specified. Use a "crowfoot" to reach nut with torque wrench.

CLEVIS OPERATION:
Use only a 1-inch diameter pin with positive retaining device. Pin must extend through both clevis members.
Install pin from top. Pin #5764 and clip #55515 are available (purchased separately).

NEVER TOW WITHOUT POSITIVE RETAINING DEVICE ON CLEVIS PIN.
LOSS OF PIN AND SEPARATION OF TRAILER COULD RESULT.

PIN MUST NOT EXTEND EXCESSIVELY BELOW CLEVIS. STRIKING GROUND
MAY CAUSE PIN DAMAGE OR LOSS AND SEPARATION OF TRAILER.
CHECK GROUND CLEARANCE WITH LOADED TRAILER AND TOW VEHICLE.

TRAILER DRAWBAR OR EYE MUST NOT BE ABLE TO CONTACT
SHANK TUBE OR WELDS WITH PIN INSTALLED. CONTACT
COULD CAUSE DAMAGE AND LEAD TO SEPARATION OF TRAILER.

DO NOT USE A LONG SHANK BALL AS A CLEVIS PIN. LOSS OF ATTACHMENT
OR FAILURE OF BALL AND SEPARATION OF TRAILER COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

1999, 2007 Cequent Towing Products Plymouth, Michigan 48170 7-30-07 Rev B N5762

WARNINGS FOR CLEVIS OPERATION