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SwayPro™
Owner’s Manual
BXW0551
550 lbs. maximum tongue weight capacity
BXW0751
750 lbs. maximum tongue weight capacity
BXW1001
1000 lbs. maximum tongue weight capacity
BXW1501
1500 lbs. maximum tongue weight capacity
NOTE: A minimum tongue weight of 350 lbs. is required
THANK YOU
for purchasing a SwayPro™ from Blue Ox®. Please read the manual to insure
your installation is as simple and trouble-free as possible. Keep your sales
receipt and the manual in a safe place for future reference.
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Features and Benets
• Open Head
Open head provides easy access for
tightening the hitch ball.
• Powder Coat Steel Finish
Thepowdercoatnishprovidesa
professional appearance, aids in rust
prevention, and prolongs the life of the
product.
• Signature Series Rotating Latches
Rotating latches clear obstacles that are
mounted above the frame and keeps chains
from swinging to eliminate sway.
• Spring Bar Attachment
Spring bars automatically lock into place.
Simply turn 90° to remove.
• Sway Control
Sway is controlled by the Signature Series
Rotating Latches and Spring Bar Attachment.
• Grease Zerk
Grease is captured inside the bar pivot head.
No messy bars to deal with.
• Built In Weight Distribution
Weight distribution is built into the hitch head.
Nonetuningoradjustmentsarenecessary.
Frequently Asked
Questions
What size ball shanks can be used?
Answer: The SwayPro™ accepts 1” or 1-1/4”
ball shanks.
Doestheswaycontrolrequireadjustment?
Answer: No, due to the sway control being
built into the Signature Series Rotating
Latches and Spring Bar Assemblyno
adjustmentisrequired.
What is gross trailer weight?
Answer: Weight of trailer (dry) + liquids
(water, propane, sewage) + cargo. Measure
gross trailer weight with a fully loaded trailer
on a level surface, preferably on a public truck
scale.
What is tongue weight?
Answer: Downward force exerted on the
hitch ball by the trailer ball coupler. Measure
tongue weight with a fully loaded trailer on a
Level surface with trailer ball coupler at
normal tow.
Things To Know
Loaded ball height should never be greater than
uncoupled height at ball on towing vehicle. Front
wheel overload and loss of rear wheel traction can
occur and can lead to unstable handling, reduced
brakingability,andatendencytojackknife when
turning and braking at the same time.
DO NOT attempt to tow any type of trailer behind
another trailer. Towing multiple trailers may cause
severe instability, loss of control and/or structural
failures.
Handling and control of your towing vehicle and
trailer is greatly improved when the cargo is
properly loaded and distributed.

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Welcome to the Blue Ox®Experience
Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a SwayPro™.
Welcome to the Blue Ox® Family. The weight distributing hitch combines quality components with the latest in
technologyandstyle.Wearecondentthatthesedesignfeatureswillprovideyouwiththeconveniencesyou
expect during your travels. Your SwayPro™ is backed by a three (3) year limited warranty. Any unauthorized
modications to your SwayPro™ may void the warranty.
Please read all of the technical documents, warnings, tips, and notes in this manual before operating your
SwayPro™forthersttime.Improperinstallation,useand/ormaintenancemayresultinmalfunctioncausing
personalinjuryorpropertydamage.Pleaselloutandreturnyourwarrantycard.Forfuturereferenceyour
serial number is located on the outside of the manual packaging and is also located on the top of the hitch
head of your SwayPro™.
Care and Maintenance of your SwayPro™
Care
Whenhookingup,conrmthatbothrotatinglatchbracketsaretightonthetongue.
Maintenance
Grease both grease zerks on the front of the bar pivot before each use. We recommend molybdenum grease.
Wipe away excess grease after application.
Periodically grease the hitch ball with molybdenum grease.
DO NOT exceed the vehicle manufacturer’s
specicationfortrailergrossvehicleweight
or tongue weight as this may cause a serious
accidentand/orinjurywhiletowing.
!WARNING
Only use genuine factory replacement parts.
Failure to use proper replacement parts may
causefailureand/orinjuryordeath.
!WARNING
We recommend that this product be installed by an
authorized Blue Ox
®
Professional Installer. Improper
installation and/or operation can create a hazard which
cancauseseriousinjury,propertydamageordeath.
Improper installation and/or operation will void the
warranty.
!WARNING

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BXW4005 Kit, 550 lb Spring Bars
BXW4006 Kit, 750 lb Spring Bars
BXW4007 Kit, 1,000 lb Spring Bars
BXW4008 Kit, 1,500 lb Spring Bars
BXW4000
RECEIVER HITCH MOUNT,
7 HOLE - 9 IN
BXW4001
RECEIVER HITCH MOUNT,
7 HOLE - 12 IN
BXW4002
RECEIVER HITCH MOUNT,
9 HOLE - 9 IN
RECEIVER HITCH MOUNT,
9 HOLE - 12 IN
BXW4003 BXW4004
RECEIVER HITCH MOUNT,
11 HOLE - 9 IN
Tools Required
Torque Wrench
Tape Measure
1-1/16” Socket
1-1/8” Socket

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Item number Description Part number Qty.
1.........................61-6014 ....................... Receiver Hitch Mount Weldment, 7 Hole........................1
2.........................61-6980 ....................... Hitch Head Assembly......................................................1
3.........................62-3536 ....................... 1,000 Lb. Assembly Bar..................................................2
4.........................62-3537 ....................... 750 Lb. Assembly Bar.....................................................2
5.........................62-3538 ....................... 500 Lb. Assembly Bar.....................................................2
6.........................62-3558 ....................... 1,500 Lb. Assembly Bar..................................................2
7.........................62-3775 ....................... Bolt On Rotating Latch....................................................2
8.........................62-3868 ....................... Rotating Latch Wrench...................................................1
9.........................107-3042 ..................... 1.25 OD x 1.03125 ID x .625 Spacer Tube.....................1
10.......................200-1483 ..................... 5/8” OD x 3” Eff. Pin with Clip.........................................1
11.......................201-0011...................... 1/2”-13 x 1-1/4” Hex Head Bolt, Grade 5, ZP .................8
12.......................201-0490 ..................... 1/2”-13 x 3” Hex Head Bolt, Grade 5, ZP........................8
13.......................201-0914 ..................... 3/4”-10 x 4” Hex Head Bolt, Grade 5, ZP........................2
14.......................202-0007 ..................... 3/4”-10 Hex Nut, ZP........................................................2
15.......................202-0094 ..................... 1/2”-13 Hex Nylon Insert Lock Nut, ZP...........................8
16.......................203-0005 ..................... 1/2” Flat Washer, ZP.......................................................8
17.......................203-0014 ..................... 3/4” Lock Washer, ZP .....................................................2
Note: Items #3 thru #6 depend
on your SwayPro™ model

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Installation
1. Parkthetowingvehicleandtrailerinastraightlineonrm,levelground.Air-rideshock
absorbers, air springs, or automatic leveling systems on towing vehicle should be disabled or
deatedtothemanufacture’sminimumrecommendedpressurepriortoSwayPro™installation.
2. Insert the hitch mount receiver shank into the towing vehicle receiver and secure with 5/8” x 3”
pin and clip.
3. Couple the trailer to the hitch head by placing the trailer coupler onto the hitch ball per the
manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Measure 29” back from the center of the ball coupler and mark this point on the trailer tongue
frame work. Mark on both sides. Center and mount the rotating latches to the trailer frame
over the marked areas. Remove or relocate any obstructions on the trailer tongue framework if
necessary. Finger tighten the bolts on the rotating latch at this time.
IMPORTANT: The spring bar chain must be straight up and down in the center of the rotating
latch when the towed vehicle and trailer are aligned. Reposition the rotating latch along the trailer
frame if necessary.
5. Insert the spring bars assembly into the hitch head pivots until the manual release pins snap
closed and lock the bars in place.
6. After verifying that the rotating latches are in the proper position, torque the 1/2”-13 square head
setscrewsagainstthetrailertongueframeworkto40ft.lbs.andtightenthejamnut.
7. Install the appropriate ball (not provided) to match the coupler onto the hitch head per ball
manufacturer’s instructions. Use the 1.031 ID spacer tube for 1” ball shank. The hitch ball
capacity must meet or exceed the gross trailer weight rating.
8. Release the rotating latch bracket by rotating the lock pin. Rotate the bracket using the
wrench that was provided and turn clockwise until the chain slot is on the bottom. Insert the
chain with desired chain link in the slot of the tightener. Using the wrench, rotate the bracket
counterclockwise until the latch pin engages in the latch hole. The suggested starting point is to
have four (4) chain links showing. Do the same on the other side.
IMPORTANT:Cautionmustbeusedduetothepotentialofinjuryiftheenergyofthespringbar
issuddenlyreleased.Thewrenchwillrotatequickly.Holdrmlyastherotatinglatchbracketwill
rotatedownwardcausingaquickjerkonthewrench.Rotateslowlyandrmly.
9. Determineiftheangleiscorrectbythelevelnessofthetowingvehicle.Ifnecessary,adjustthe
chains links.
A. Support the weight of the trailer tongue
B. Unlock the rotating latch bracket and release the spring bar tension on the chains
C. Adjustchaintotightenorloosenone(1)linkatatime
D. Reapply the spring bar tension on the chains by using the wrench to rotate the rotating
latches in a clockwise direction until the latch pin engages in the latch pin hole
E. Lower the front of the trailer allowing the tongue weight of the trailer to be supported by the
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Repeat the above steps until the towing vehicle is level.
10. If the trailer is not level, determine how much and in which direction. Each hole raises or lowers
the front of the trailer 1-1/2”. Level the trailer by:
A. Support the weight of the trailer tongue
B. Remove the bolt assemblies
C. Move the hitch head on the receiver hitch mount either up to raise the front of the trailer
or down to lower the trailer
D. Replace the bolts and nuts in the appropriate holes to position the two (2) assemblies.
Torque the 3/4” bolt assemblies to 260 ft. lbs
E. Lower the front of the trailer allowing the tongue weight of the trailer to be supported by the
towing vehicle
Repeat the above steps until the trailer is level.
11. Verify that the trailer and the towing vehicle are level. If not, see the Troubleshooting section.
Operation
Hooking Up
1. Insert the hitch mount receiver into the receiver tube knowing the anticipated ball height. Secure
with hitch pin and clip. The hitch head and hitch ball are still attached to the hitch mount receiver
after unhooking.
2. Couple the trailer to the hitch head, placing the trailer coupler onto the hitch ball.
3. Insert weight distributing bars into bar pivots until it locks in place.
4. Attach chains of the spring bars by inserting them through the rotating latch. Keep track of which
chain loop you use. After determining which one is the best one to level the vehicle.
5. Using the wrench, rotate the chain in the rotating latch slot over until rotating latch snaps into
place.Dothisonbothsides.Note:Jackingupthefrontofthetrailerwiththejackmakessnapping
the latches easier.
NOTE:Ifyourweightand/orweightdistributionhaschangedsincethelasttrip,adjustmentsmaybe 
necessary. Loosen or tighten chains one link at a time if more or less leveling is required.
Unhooking
1. Release both rotating latches by rotating or pulling the bracket lock pin. The wrench will rotate
quickly.Holdrmlyasthebracketwillrotatedownwardcausingaquickjerkonthewrench.
Rotateslowlyandrmly.Jackingupthetrailertakespressureoffthechainsandbracketsmaking
unlatchingeasier.(Lowerjackbeforeunlatchingballcoupler.)

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2. Disconnect spring bars by turning 90 degrees or pull out the pins to remove .
3. Unhook the trailer coupler from the hitch.
4. Remove the hitch pin and clip from the hitch receiver.
5. Remove the hitch mount receiver from the receiver tube.
Troubleshooting
Issue: After coupling the trailer to the hitch head, the pickup squats and the front of the trailer dips.
Resolution: If necessary, raise the chains of the spring bars up by one link or tighten spring bars if pin
angles are close to 5o.
Issue: After coupling the trailer to the hitch head, the pickup is level but the front of the trailer dips.
Resolution: Adjustthehitchmountreceiverhigher.Eachadjustmentupordownequals11/2”.
Issue: There is excessive sway.
Resolution: Excessive sway may indicate that the trailer is improperly loaded. As a guideline, the tongue
weight should be 10-15 percent of gross trailer weight. If it is not, redistribute the weight accordingly. If you
encountercontinuousswayorswayingthatdoesnotdissipatequickly,adjusttheload.
Issue: The ride is excessively rough.
Resolution: Spring chain is too tight or spring bars are too stiff for your tongue weight. Be sure the spring
chain is set properly. Verify that the spring bars are properly rated for your tongue weight.
Issue: The head unit isn’t clearing the bottom of the tongue during tight turns and backing up.
Resolution: If the tongue of the trailer is 5” or wider, a hitch ball with a rise may be required.

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BLUE OX DIVISION Automatic Equipment Mfg. Co. P.O. Box 430 Pender, Nebraska 68047
BLUE OX ORIGINALPURCHASERS
THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Automatic Equipment Manufacturing Company (“Automatic”) warrants to the original (rst) retail purchaser that this product, manufactured byAutomatic, shall be free from defect in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of three years from the date of delivery. During said three-year period,Automatic will repair or replace any parts that have been returned by the original purchaser, to the factory, transportation prepaid, and inAutomatics sole and absolute opinion found to be defective. Limitations on Warranty Coverage: Coverage under this warranty will be valid only if the customer warranty card is returned by the original purchaser within 30 days of purchase. Coverage under this warranty will be effective only when a copy of the original invoice, showing date and place of purchase, accompanies any claim for warranty. This warranty is NON TRANSFERABLE. This limited warranty will not cover, in any way or form, any alleged damages caused by incorrect or improper installation, improper use, modication or neglect of product, failure to properly service and maintain, misuse, act of God, accident or failure of the user to follow guidelines contained in the instructional material provided byAutomatic. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, paint or rust. Warrantor assumes no responsibility to the owner for loss of use of product, loss of time, inconvenience or any other damage consequential or otherwise. Including, but not limited to mileage, expense of transporting of product, return shipping expense, mechanics travel time, telephone, road service, towing, and rental during repairs, travel, lodging, loss or damage to personal property or loss of earnings. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER. AUTOMATIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN LENGTH TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
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