Draw-Tite STRAIGHT COUPLERS User Manual [en, es, fr]
Stamped Coupler
Read, Understand, Follow and Save These Instructions
• Read, understand and follow all instructions before installing and using this product. Never allow anyone unfamiliar with these instructions to use this
product.
• Read, understand and follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the product(s) on which this product will be installed.
• Installation of this product must conform to the following mounting instructions.
• Save these instructions for use as a reference in the future.
Failure to follow these warnings and instructions may result
WARNING
• Purchaser/owner must ensure that product is installed according to these
instructions. Purchaser/owner must not alter or modify the product.
• Operator and bystanders should never position any part of body under any
portion of this product or the load being supported.
• Do not allow children to play on or around this product or the load being
supported.
• Weigh your trailer plus added load. Do not exceed lesser of mounting
bracket, coupler, hitch, vehicle, ball, or trailer weight ratings (including
load).
• Use only the proper ball for this coupler as indicated on the coupler body.
If uncertain, contact Cequent Performance Products at 1-800-632-3290 or
www.cequentgroup.com.
• Always secure load, vehicle and trailer (by blocking wheels) before
latching/unlatching coupler.
• Use caution when uncoupling as tongue may rise suddenly due to negative
tongue load.
• After installing mounting bracket and/or coupler, if coupler operation has
been impared in any way, do not use it.
• Keep the ball pocket and mechanism clean. When parking or storing your
in property damage, serious bodily injury, and/or death.
trailer, keep the coupler off the ground so dirt and/or other foreign material
will not build up in the coupler ball pocket.
• Do not tow if ball is not fully seated and/or coupler is not closed.
• All welding must be performed by a certified AWS welder.
Before Towing:
• Check vehicle, mounting bracket, hitch, hitch ball and coupler for signs of
wear or damage and that the coupler handle opens and closes freely. If
coupler and/or mounting bracket is deformed or damaged, replace
complete coupler and mounting bracket.
• Replace bent, broken, or worn parts before using this product.
• Close coupler securely by ensuring that the hitch ball is fully seated in the
coupler ball pocket and the handle or latch is in the closed position.
• Check mounting bracket hardware for wear and proper tightness. Replace
bent, broken, or worn hardware.
• Make sure that the trailer safety chains are properly connected to the
towing vehicle and trailer according to SAE J684.
• Make sure that all trailer lighting is hooked up and working properly.
Coupler Installation
Before mounting the coupler confirm that there will be no interference from the tow vehicle, tongue, ground, and any other mounted accessories while
stationary or in motion. Before installing, check for interference in open and closed positions. Check for interference again after installation is
complete. All welding must be performed by an AWS certified welder. The coupler must be rigidly attached to the trailer in order for the coupler to
support its maximum rated load according to SAE J684. After installation, check to make sure that coupler operation has not been impaired in any way.
Do not use coupler if its operation has been impaired.
Warning: Failure to follow all installation instructions could
result in coupler failure.
Bolt-on Couplers:
Bolting Instructions:
Assure coupler’s internal stop is butted against end of trailer tongue for maximum overlap.
Straight Tongue Couplers: For Class 1 couplers, the preferred method is to use (4) 3/8” bolts through side holes and torque to 15-20 ft-lbs. (See
Bolt-on detail) An alternate method is to use (2) 3/8” grade 5 through bolts and locknuts providing they can be torqued to at least 20 ft-lbs. without
excessive deformation of coupler or trailer tongue. For Class 2, 3 & 4 couplers, the preferred method is to use (4) 1/2” bolts through side holes
and torque to 30-35 ft-lbs. (See Bolt-on detail) An alternate method is to use (2) 1/2” grade 5 through bolts and locknuts providing they can be
torqued to at least 35 ft-lbs. without excessive deformation of coupler or trailer tongue.
A-Frame Couplers: This coupler can only be used with 50 degree trailer tongues. Using all available mounting holes in coupler housing, bolt
coupler to tongue members using 1/2” grade 5 hardware with locknuts. Use washers beneath all bolt heads and locknuts. (See Bolt-on detail).
Torque to at least 35 ft-lbs. without excessive deformation of coupler or trailer tongue.
After installation is complete, check that the coupler operation has not been impaired in any way. Do not use coupler if its operation has been impaired.
Bolt-on detail
A-Frame
Printed in China
Straight Tongue
F3484 (C-3267) 3/14
Weld-on Couplers:
Welding instructions:
All welding must be performed by an AWS certified welder.
Assure coupler’s internal stop is butted against end of trailer tongue for maximum overlap. A minimum coupler/tongue overlap of 6.5” is required.
Straight Tongue Couplers: Place the coupler on trailer tongue members. Weld on both sides and the top using a 1/8" minimum fillet weld as
shown.
A-Frame Couplers: This coupler can only be used with 50 degree trailer tongues. Place the coupler on trailer tongue members. Weld on both sides
and the top using a 3/16" minimum fillet weld as shown.
If coupler is to be primed/painted after installation, make sure excess paint/primer buildup is removed from ball pocket and latching mechanism.
After installation is complete, check that the coupler operation has not been impaired in any way. Do not use coupler if its operation has been impaired.
Weld-on detail
6.5” min. overlap
Weld on top side
(see weld instructions)
Weld sides along coupler
(see weld instructions)
6.5” min.
overlap
Operation
Fas-Lok®
Locking
Lever
To Couple: (The above coupler images are shown in closed position)
Block trailer wheels. Align hitch ball beneath coupler ball pocket.
Fas-Lok® style Coupler: Open coupler by pulling latch trigger and lifting the locking lever. Lower the coupler over the hitch ball until ball is fully
seated into the ball pocket. Move locking lever to the closed position. Check that the latch is engaged by lifting up on back of locking lever. Also,
check that the hitch ball is fully seated and ball clamp is below the ball. If the ball is not seated with lever in the closed position and latch engaged,
DO NOT TOW. Repeat the above steps.
Yoke-style Coupler: Open coupler by (1) lifting latch, (2) raising yoke and (3) pulling back, resting it on top of coupler nose. Lower the coupler over
the hitch ball until ball is fully seated into ball pocket. Push latch handle forward until yoke drops over coupler nose and latch handle tips enter slots
on top of coupler. Check that the hitch ball is fully seated and ball clamp is below the ball. If the ball is not seated with yoke in closed position and
latch handle engaged, DO NOT TOW. Repeat the above steps.
Low-Latch Coupler: Open coupler locking lever by (1) lifting latch upward and (2) pulling back. Lower the coupler over the hitch ball until ball is
fully seated into ball pocket. Move locking lever forward until latch handle tips enter slots on top of coupler. Check that the hitch ball is fully seated and ball clamp is below the ball. If the ball is not seated with lever in the closed position, DO NOT TOW. Repeat the above steps.
To Uncouple:
Block trailer wheels. Open locking lever and raise trailer off of hitch ball. Return handle to closed position.
2
Yoke-Style
Low-Latch
1
1
2
1
Yoke
Latch
2
3
Ball Pocket
Maintenance
Keep ball pocket and mechanism clean. The following procedures should be performed at least annually:
•Check welds and mounting bolt torque •Grease ball pocket •Oil pivot points with SAE 30 wt. motor oil
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty. Cequent Performance Products, Inc. (“We” or “Us”) warrants to the original consumer purchaser only (“You”) that the product
will be free from material defects in both material and workmanship for a period of five years for Bulldog® and Fulton® products and one year
for the Pro-Series® products, ordinary wear and tear excepted; provided that installation and use of the product is in accordance with product instructions. There are no other warranties, express or implied, including the warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. If the
product does not comply with the applicable limited year warranty, Your sole and exclusive remedy is that We will replace the product without
charge to You and within a reasonable time or, at our option, refund the purchase price. This warranty is not transferable.
Limitations on the Warranty. This limited warranty does not cover: (a) normal wear and tear; (b) damage through abuse, neglect, misuse, or as a
result of any accident or in any other manner; (c) damage from misapplication, overloading, or improper installation, including welds; (d) improper
maintenance and repair; and (e) product alteration in any manner by anyone other than Us, with the sole exception of alterations made pursuant to
product instructions and in a workmanlike manner.
Obligations of Purchaser. To make a warranty claim, contact Us at 47912 Halyard Dr. Suite 100, Plymouth, MI 48170, 1-800-632-3290, identify the
product by model number, and follow the claim instructions that will be provided. Any returned product that is replaced or refunded by Us becomes
our property. You will be responsible for return shipping costs. Please retain your purchase receipt to verify date of purchase and that You are the
original consumer purchaser. The product and the purchase receipt must be provided to Us in order to process Your warranty claim.
Remedy Limits. Repair or replacement is Your sole remedy under this limited warranty or any other warranty related to the product. We shall not be
liable for service or labor charges incurred in removing or replacing a product or any incidental or consequential damages of any kind.
Assumption of Risk. You acknowledge and agree that any use of the product for any purpose other than the specified use(s) stated in the product in-
structions is at Your own risk.
Governing Law. This limited warranty gives You specific legal rights, and You also may have other rights which vary from state to state. This lim-
ited warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to rules pertaining to conflicts of law. The state courts located in Oakland County, Michigan shall have exclusive jurisdiction for any disputes relating to this warranty.
47912 Halyard Dr. Suite 100
Plymouth, MI 48170 USA
www.cequentgroup.com
800/632-3290
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