Demco 6141 Operator's Manual

Demco 6141 Operator's Manual

5th wheel hitch 13k autoslide

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HJ26141, Rev 13
12/18
5tH wHeel HitcH
6141 13K Autoslide

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  • Page 1 HJ26141, Rev 13 12/18 5tH wHeel HitcH 6141 13K Autoslide...
  • Page 2 VeRY iMPORtANt – PleASe ReAD cAReFUllY The Demco 5th Wheel Autoslide hitch comes assembled from the factory to help make the installation easier and quick- er. The only prep work necessary is to bolt on the side plates. There are two different mounting systems for the Autoslide hitch.
  • Page 3: Installation

    iNStAllAtiON BRAcKet ADJUStMeNt Measure the width of the pinbox. Adjust the capture plates so they are 1/8” wider than the pinbox. Example: if pin box measures 12” the capture plates should measure 12-1/8”. Use center pin to measure from so the capture plates are centered on the head. Final ad- justment may be needed.
  • Page 4: Operation

    OPeRAtiON AUtOSliDe iNSPectiON AND cARe The Autoslide hitch should be inspected before each trip to in- sure safe operation and travel. Before each trip; check hitch for excessive movement or loose- ness in the slide assembly, some movement is normal. Check fast- ners and pins for tightness and presence.
  • Page 5 iNStAlltiON 5tH wHeel DOUBle PiVOt HeAD ASSeMBlY The dampener stops the hitch head from flopping back and forth in the truck when the trailer is not hooked up. The ure- thane compresses under load so it does not restrict the fore and aft movement when coupled. Before attaching the hitch head to the saddle assembly the urethane dampener will need to be installed.
  • Page 6 OPeRAtiON PROceDUReS tO clOSe lOcKiNG BAR Pull on handle with slight pressure while moving the secondary jaw to the right until the primary jaw is released. Slowly allow the handle to retract into the 5th wheel head. Caution: Do not put hands/fingers into the lock jaw area. 5tH wHeel PiVOt HeAD MAiNteNANce Each of our 5th wheel has been tested and pre- Squirt WD40 or other oil into locking bar...
  • Page 7 OPeRAtiON 5tH wHeel HitcH OPeRAtiON iNStRUctiONS cOUPliNG PROceDURe UNcOUPliNG PROceDURe Place wheel chock on each side of trailer wheels. Place wheel chocks on both sides of trailer Adjust trailer jacks until trailer is a height for hook up. wheels. King pin plate should contact hitch approximately 1/2” Lower trailer jacks to ground and extend un- below level.
  • Page 8: Parts Breakdown

    PARtS BReAKDOwN 6081 PiVOt HeAD PARtS BReAKDOwN Patent Pending US Pat. 9,550,398 6081 Parts Breakdown ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 00908 BOLT, .375 NC X 1.75 HEX GR.5 14741-76 5th WHEEL DOUBLE PIVOT HEAD 02592 NUT, .375NC NYLON LOCK 14743-95 CAPTURE PLATE ASSEMBLY 03547...
  • Page 9 PARtS BReAKDOwN 6141 PARtS BReAKDOwN ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 14219 URETHANE BUMPER 14221 LYNCH PIN, .313 14222-95 AS PIVOT PIN 1” X 9.38 14714-95 BEARING SPACER/SLEEVE 14985-95 ROLLER 6141 Parts Breakdown 15414-76 AUTOSLIDE 5.5’ BOX FRAME ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION...
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