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Guides are only intended for use on Atwood™ products by service technicians who have successfully completed
Atwood™ training. This guide should be used in conjunction with the appropriate Instruction Manual provided
with the product and any applicable Industry Standards. This is not intended to be a complete list. Please
direct questions concerning service of Atwood™ products to 815-877-5700 or
service@atwoodmobile.com
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CHUCKING OR CLATTER
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CONDITION
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SOLUTION
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Lack of ball lubrication
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- Lubricate with conventional automotive grease or
commercial lubricant made for hitch balls
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Loose hitch ball
Hitch ball worn or too small
Worn ball clamp
Worn ball socket
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- Inspect hitch ball and tighten
- Replace ball
- Replace coupler
- Replace coupler
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RELEASE HANDLE DOES NOT CLOSE EASILY
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CONDITION
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SOLUTION
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Oversize ball
Ball not fully inserted into ball socket
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- Check ball size
- Check for proper ball size. Check to see if jack is fully retracted. Insure release handle is open when inserting ball.
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Broken release handle spring
Obstruction in ball socket
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- Replace release handle and yoke assembly
- Clean ball socket
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CONSUMER MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
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MONTHLY clean and grease.
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- If the ball socket or ball clamp show any signs of unusual wear or deformation, the entire coupler should be replaced.
The ball clamp is not replaceable.
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REGULARLY check the hitch and ball for wear.
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- All mounting hardware on the hitch should be tight and any worn bolts, washers, or nuts should be replaced.
The ball should not show any signs of unusual wear or scoring. If this is present, the ball should
be replaced and the coupler socket should be checked for dirt or obstructions and a film of grease applied
to the socket.
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REGULARLY oil all sliding parts of the coupler
with S.A.E. 30 oil.
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- The primary parts this pertains to are the bolt that the ball clamp and yoke latch swivel on and the thumb
latch.
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REGULARLY inspect the coupler welds.
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- Look closely for hairline cracks and if any are visible, grind the weld off and re-weld according to the instructions
provided in the product IOM. If the coupler is bolted to the frame, inspect the mounting bolts.
Tighten them or replace if necessary.
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REGULARLY inspect the coupler body for any
cracks or deformities.
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- If any exist, do not attempt to weld the cracks or straighten the body.
Replace the coupler.
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REGULARLY check the latch mechanism to
see if it moves freely.
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- If it does not, remove any obstructions. If the spring in the mechanism is damaged, replace
the entire yoke latch.
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* not covered under warranty
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