Cequent Bulldog Instrucciones

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.
WARNING
Purchaser/owner must ensure that product is installed according to these in-
structions. Purchaser/owner must not alter or modify the product.
Operator and bystanders should never position any body part under any por-
tion 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 the lesser of coupler, hitch,
vehicle, ball, or trailer weight ratings (including load).
Use only a 2 5/16 ball rated equal to or greater than the capacity of this
coupler. If uncertain, contact Cequent Trailer Products at 800-604-9466 or
www.cequentgroup.com
Always secure load, vehicle and trailer (by blocking wheels) before latching/
unlatching coupler.
All hardware must be torqued to 125 ft. lbs. minimum. Periodically check for
proper torque and tighten if necessary. Check for wear on inner tube if
retightening is needed.
If equipped with a load bearing pin, it must be fully inserted through both the
inner and outer tubes in order for the coupler to support its rated load.
Do not tow unless the load bearing pin is fully inserted and retaining pin is
Installation Instructions
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. The set bolts(s) must be facing the towing vehicle. Before installing, check for interference in extended and retracted positions. Check for inter-
ference again after installation is complete. Weld size, gusseting requirements, coupler height, and orientation are dependant on trailer design and customer
requirements, however, the outer tube must be supported completely by attaching gussets as low as possible to the outer tube. Avoid heat damage to coupler
during welding, and do not weld over or near any holes or hardware on the coupler. All welding must be performed by an AWS certified welder. The outer
tube must be rigidly attached to the trailer in order for the coupler to support its maximum rated load according to SAE J2638. Coupler must remain vertical
after installation to ensure proper operation. 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. After assembly and painting, but prior to being used, any enclosed labels must be affixed to the coupler and premask removed.
Locking Nut
Caution
Label
Capacity
Label
Locking Plates
Ball Pocket
25K Square
Gooseneck Coupler Installation Guidelines:
1) Be sure that the coupler will reach the towing vehicle to couple with the hitch ball while the load bearing pin is
installed properly, or within the extension of the coupler if the coupler is a square adjustable gooseneck. If
equipped with a load bearing pin/pinch bolt, it must be fully inserted through both the inner and outer tubes and the
retaining pin/locking nut installed in order for the coupler to support its rated load.
2) Tighten the set bolt(s) and nut(s) to minimize vibrations in the coupler during towing. All hardware must be
torqued to 125 ft. lbs. minimum.
3) Do not exceed 8 maximum extension for any gooseneck coupler.
F3544 (A-11449)
Failure to follow these warnings and instructions may result in
property damage, serious bodily injury, and/or death.
Set Bolt
Load
Jam Nut
Bearing
Pinch Bolt
Pin
Capacity
Warning
Label
Label
Locking Plates
Ball Pocket
20K Round
Bulldog Gooseneck Coupler
®
installed.
Do not exceed the 8 maximum extension for this gooseneck coupler. Meas-
ure the coupler extension as the difference between fully retracted and fully
extended positions. Couplers with properly installed load bearing pins and
square adjustable gooseneck couplers only extend within this range.
Keep the ball pocket, latch, and handle clean.
All welding must be performed by an AWS certified welder.
This product rated according to SAE J2638.
Before Towing:
Check vehicle, hitch ball and coupler for signs of wear or damage. Ensure
that the coupler opens, closes, and the handle springs closed when released.
Replace bent, broken, or worn parts before using this product.
Ensure that the hitch ball is fully seated in the coupler ball pocket and the latch
is closed.
Make sure that the trailer safety chains are properly connected to the towing
vehicle and trailer.
Make sure that all trailer lighting is hooked up and working properly.
Warning: Failure to follow all installation instructions could
result in coupler failure
Set Bolt
Jam Nut
Load
Retaining Pin
Bearing
Pin
Caution
Label
Warning
Capacity
Label
Label
Locking Plates
Ball Pocket
25K Round
Set Bolt
Jam Nut
Retaining Pin
Caution Load
Label Bearing
Pin
Warning
Label Capacity
Label
Locking Plates
Ball Pocket
30K Round
How to Measure
Extension:
Max. Extension
from Fully
Retracted Position
Set Bolts
Jam Nuts
Retaining Pin
Caution
Label
Warning
Label