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Installation Instructions

BP100A 15-Ton Pintle Hook

Description

Swivel type pintle hook with spring cushion. Swivel

provides torsional relief and spring provides some

shock absorption at coupling.

Towing Applications

Use with trailers and equipment designed for over the

road towing within the stated capacities. Use only

with non-swivel type drawbar. This pintle hook is

ideal for use in the utility and construction industries.

For off road applications reduce the stated capacities

by 25%.

Drawbar Eye Dimension

2-3/8" to 3" I.D. with 1-1/4" to 1-5/8" diameter section.

Mounting

1. Use a mounting structure of sufficient strength

to support the rated capacity of the pintle hook in

accordance with SAE J849B.

2. Use the hole pattern shown on the reverse.

3. Remove the cotter pin, nut, washer, spring, and both

flanges.

4. Install flanges using six - 1/2" grade 8 bolts properly

tightened.

5. Install pintle, spring, washer(s) and nut. Use

one washer for 3/4" mounting thickness and two

washers for 5/8" mounting thickness. Tighten nut to

slightly compress spring and install cotter key in nut

castellation. Spread cotter pin.

Operating Instructions

1. Before operating, check for proper operation, worn,

damaged or missing parts and secure mounting.

Correct flaws before use.

2. Move pintle to correct coupling position as shown

above. (Latch on top)

3. Open latch by removing safety pin, pulling plunger,

and rotating latch open.

4. Position drawbar eye over the horn of the pintle and

lower into place.

WARNING: Do not damage the latch. Be careful with

the drawbar when coupling or uncoupling.

5. To close latch, pull plunger, rotate latch closed and

release plunger. Plunger must be fully engaged to lock

the latch. Assemble safety

lock pin.

Capacity

6,000 lbs. Maximum Vertical Load

30,000 lbs. Maximum Gross Trailer Weight

WARNING

Maintain adequate vertical (tongue) load to

properly control the trailer (generally 10%) but do

not exceed the above rated capacities.

WARNING

Other steps and inspections are also required.

Consult D.O.T. regulations and American Trucking

Association for complete coupling and uncoupling

prodedures.

Maintenance Checklist

1. Clean and check for proper operation.

2. Inspect for worn damaged or missing parts. Replace

when needed.

3. Lubricate latch with light oil. Grease zerks

in flanges.

4. Check mounting bolts for proper torque.

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