Bulldog BX1 Guia Del Usuario

Read, Understand, Follow and Save These Instr uctions
Read, understand and follow all of these instructions and warnings (Instructions) before installing and using this product. Install and use this product only as
specified in these instructions. Improper installation or use of this product may result in property damage, serious injury, and/or death. Never allow installation
or use of this product by anyone without providing them with these instructions. You must read, understand and follow all instructions and warnings for any
product(s) to which this product is used in conjunction with or installed. Save these instructions with the product for use as a reference for any future
installation and use of the product.
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. Never exceed maximum rated capacity. Refer to stamped markings
or decals on product to obtain rated capacity. If uncertain, contact Cequent
Performance Products at 1-800-521-0510 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.
Installation Instr uctions
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 interference 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.
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. The load bearing pin must be fully inserted
through both the inner and outer tubes and the retaining pin installed in order for the cou-
pler to support its rated load.
2) Tighten the set bolts and jam nuts 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 from the couplers fully retracted position.
Reinforcement
No more than 3"
Inner Tube
F3786 (A-14350) 7/11
Bulldog BX1 Gooseneck Coupler
®
Failure to follow these warnings and instructions may result in
property damage, serious bodily injury, and/or death.
Outer Tube
Gusseting:
To support the coupler's rated load, reinforcements must
extend down the outer tube to within 3" above the bottom
of the outer tube. The coupler must be held rigid and ver-
tical, and must not be damaged by heat during installation.
• Do not tow unless the load bearing pin is fully inserted and retaining pin is
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.
• Always 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
Jam Nut
Set Bolt
Retaining Pin
Load Bearing Pin
Max. Extension =
8" from Fully Re-
tracted Position
Fixed Plate
Locking Plate
Theft Deterrent
Locking Hole
Ball Pocket