Trouble Shooting - Husky 31313 Instrucciones De Montaje, Instalación, Funcionamiento Y Mantenimiento

Problem
Hitch is difficult to install and
remove from the base rails.
Hitch will not hook up to the trailer
king pin.
Hitch is difficult to unhook from
trailer.
Locking bar is difficult to close or
open.
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Trouble Shooting

What To Look For
Hitch is not assembled correctly.
Base Rails are not parallel with each
other.
Truck bed collapsing around
carriage bolts in base rails.
Incorrect king pin height
Excessive angle between hitch head
and king pin.
Lube disc is too thick.
Bent king pin.
King pin is resting on the locking
bar, preventing it from sliding open.
Incorrect king pin height.
Excessive angle between hitch head
and king pin.
Lube disc is too thick.
Bent king pin.
New hitch head.
Locking bar is worn.
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Solution
Refer to Hitch Assembly section for
proper assembly instructions.
Use spacer to hold both base rails
parallel while loosening and
retightening the carriage bolts.
Install proper spacers between the
base rail and corrugations. Refer to
installation instructions for specific
directions.
The king pin plate should be ½" to
th
1" below the 5 wheel skid plate.
Level trailer or tow vehicle with
blocks under the wheels.
Check thickness of lube disc. It
should not exceed 3/16".
Contact your local dealer for
replacement.
Remove pressure on the locking bar
by blocking the trailer wheels in
front and behind.
With trailer wheels blocked and
truck running, place truck in reverse,
set the parking brake and then put
truck in park and turn off the engine.
This should relieve the pressure on
the locking bar.
Trailer is up to high; retract the
trailer landing legs to remove
tension from slide bar.
Level trailer or tow vehicle with
blocks under the wheels.
Check thickness of lube disc. It
should not exceed 3/16".
Contact your local dealer for
replacement.
Contact your local dealer for
replacement.
Inspect locking bar for wear or
damage. Look for a ridge at the
front edge of the locking bar.
If found, file away the ridge and
lubricate locking bar. Contact the
Husky warranty dept. at 1-877-544-
4449, or contact your dealer/installer
if locking bar is damaged rather than
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