f. View of final assembly of 16K S 5
g. Rotate the handle straight up and pull out until it is in the locked open position.
Understanding The Safety Features
Of your New HUSKY 5
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The HUSKY 16K S 5
king pin locking mechanism. Note that the view shown directly below has a red indicator sleeve on the handle
shaft. This is intended to give a quick visual aid as to whether the hitch head is closed or open, in the two pictures
below it is open. Cross member, uprights and base rails removed for clarity.
RED INDICATOR
SLEEVE
There is another visual aid that indicates if the hitch head is closed and locked. This is shown in the picture below
with a green shaft that protrudes from the side of the hitch head. If the king pin has been correctly installed into the
mouth of the hitch head the slide bar will close, the red indicating sleeve will disappear and the green indicator pin
will protrude out as shown below. Cross member, uprights and base rails removed for clarity.
All Products limited to Vehicle Tow Rating; see Vehicle Owners Manual. See
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wheel hitch comes standard with a visual aid to indicate what the current status is of the
RED INDICATOR
SLEEVE
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Wheel System.
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