Installation Guide

CURTMFG.COM
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PRODUCT SUPPORT: 877.287.8634
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17500-INS-RD
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12/08/2021
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ECN8701
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TOWING BASICS & SAFETY INFORMATION
For information on safely towing your trailer,
visit curtmfg.com/understanding-towing.
Final Installed Image - Representative Photo (#17501 shown)
Lowering The Spring Bars
Remove the weight from the spring bars by using the trailer
jack to lift the front of the trailer and rear of the tow vehicle.
With the tension removed from the spring bars,
carefully remove the cotter pin & retainer clip.
With the spring bar retainer clip removed, use the lift bar
as a lever to pry the spring bar off of the L-bracket.
Before You Tow
Check all connections listed below prior to towing:
- Hitch pin & clip (securing shank to receiver)
- Head to shank fasteners
- Trailer ball nut
- Coupler latch
- Spring bar support brackets
- Safety chains
- Lights and turn signals
- Braking system (including breakaway switch)
Apply grease to the locations shown below prior to
each use to ensure quiet and trouble-free operation.
Grease zerk
Brush
grease on
inner and
outer ball
bearings