Premier 2200 Instruction Manual

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THE FIRST NAME IN QUALITY COUPLINGS
2000PK SERVICE GUIDELINES
BEFORE GETTING STARTED:
► This procedure should only be performed by a
qualified mechanic.
► Measure the wear on the coupling’s pintle
hook. If the wear is at or exceeds 20% of the
cross section, the coupling is considered Out of
Service. Do Not continue.
► NOTE: These instructions cover complete
disassembly and assembly of ALL of the
2000 series coupling components, including
pieces not included in the 2000PK specifically.
Please follow the instructions that apply to your
replacement components.
► Tools required: snap ring pliers; 1 7/16” & 1
1/16” sockets; flat-bladed screw driver.
► CAUTION: When removing and replacing
snap rings the appropriate snap ring plier tools
are necessary. Do not attempt removal or
replacement without the correct snap ring plier
tools. In addition, use caution when removing
and replacing snap rings – Do not over-expand
them as damage could result. Also, when
assembling a snap ring into position - Make
certain that the snap ring is fully seated into the
groove.
► Safety glasses are required for all of the
following procedures.
► Prior to disassembly, familiarize yourself with the
location of all the various parts in the coupling.
This will assist in the assembly process.
► See attached Image Reference Section(s)
with photos and/or drawings to identify various
product parts.
► These procedures apply for all of the model 2000
Series Couplings: 2200, 2300, 2300B, 2400, &
2400H; though most of the images used in this
document are of the model 2200.
DISASSEMBLY
1) The 2000 series coupling should be positioned
upright, as if mounted, with the latch in the
closed position. See Image #2 in the Image
Reference Section; the 2072 Latch is located at
the top of the coupling.
2) Locate the 2071 Bolt, which resides within the
2072 Latch, and remove the 297 Locknut from
the right side. Slide the 2071 Bolt out from the
left side. Rotate the 2073 Latch Lock backwards
to the open position and remove the 2072A
Spring and 2072 Latch. The 2072B Bushing
should be inside of the 2072 Latch bolt hole.
3) Locate the 388 Pin, which resides within the
2073 Latch Lock, and remove the 44-62 Snap
Ring from the left side. Slide the 388 Pin out
from the right side and remove the
2073 Latch Lock; 2073A Spring; 2073B Bushing;
and 373B Spacer.
4) IF you are replacing the 279 or 379 Shoe and its
components, then determine your model number
and follow instructions for either A or B below:
Otherwise, continue on to #5.
A) FOR MODELS 2200, 2300, 2400, 2400H:
Locate the 274 Bolt, which resides within the
279 Shoe at the bottom of the coupling and
remove the 274A Locknut from the right side.
Slide the 274 Bolt out from the left side and
remove the 279 Shoe and 266 Spring.
B) FOR MODEL 2300B ONLY:
See Image #3 and position the coupling
so that you are looking at the back side
(mounting base opening). Push the straight
leg of the 376 Spring to the right and upward,
until it has gone up and over the top of the
2200
Coupling

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shoe stop. You may need to push the shoe
forward to allow for clearance of the spring.
Turn the coupling back around to face the
front of it. Locate the 374 Bolt residing in the
379 Shoe and remove the 274A Locknut from
the right side. Slide the 374 Bolt out from the
left side and remove the 379 Shoe and 376
Spring from the top of the coupling opening.
5) With all parts removed from the coupling body,
clean and inspect the body for wear and/or
damage. If wear exists or damage is noted, do
not attempt to repair. DO NOT ATTEMPT WELD
REPAIR OF ANY DAMAGED AND/OR WORN
PART.
DISASSEMBLY IS COMPLETE
IMPORTANT NOTES TO CLEAN,
INSPECT & LUBRICATE:
► Use only genuine PREMIER replacement parts
on any repairs. Use of other parts, which can
have different specifications or tolerances, may
fail to alert you to non-obvious damage to the
hitch which can lead to hitch failure.
► All body holes, part holes and pins need to be
thoroughly cleaned and lubricated with a heavy
grease before the parts are reassembled. If a
bushing resides in a part, lubricate the hole prior
to installing the bushing. (DO NOT LUBRICATE
PINTLE HOOK WEAR SURFACE).
► Clean, inspect and lubricate latch components
every 90 days or sooner if required by the
operating environment.
► Clean and inspect the coupling for damage and
excessive wear prior to each and every use.
► Do not over-tighten fasteners as this may cause
damage.
ASSEMBLY
Prior to assembly, place the 2072B Bushing in the
2072 Latch. Align the latch with the upper coupling
body holes and slide the 2071 Bolt through the
holes. Rotate the latch to the closed position and
measure the gap between the latch and top of the
pintle. If the gap is 3/8” or more, the coupling body
is damaged and must be replaced. If the gap is less
than 3/8”, remove the bolt, latch and bushing and
begin assembly.
1) IF you are replacing the 279 or 379 Shoe and its
components, then determine your model number
and follow instructions for either A or B below:
Otherwise continue on to #2.
A) FOR MODELS 2200, 2300, 2400, 2400H:
Place the 266 Spring over the nipple on the
279 Shoe. Insert as assembled through the
opening at the top of the coupling and into the
cavity at the bottom. The 266 Spring should
seat into the concave cavity, which resides
below the pintle base. The 266 Spring must
be slightly compressed to align the 279
Shoe hole with the bottom body hole. From
the left side of the body, insert the 274 Bolt
(left to right) into the bottom coupling body
hole and secure on the right side with 274A
Locknut. Make certain that one of the flats of
the 274 Bolt head is flush with the flat on the
body sidewall. Rotate the 279 Shoe to verify
proper spring tension.
B) FOR MODEL 2300B ONLY:
Place the 376 Spring along the right side of
the 379 Shoe (see Image #1 for 379 Shoe
orientation). The hooked leg of the spring
should nest around the front neck of the
shoe, and the straight leg should be pointing
upward. Insert as assembled through the
opening at the top of the coupling and into the
cavity at the bottom. Position the coupling
as needed so that you can reach through the
back side (mounting base) opening of the
coupling. Grasp the straight leg of the 376
Spring and pull it over the shoe stop, located
on the interior sidewall of the body. (Using
a hooked tool would make this easier to
accomplish.) It is IMPORTANT to secure the
straight leg under the very bottom of the shoe
stop (see Image #3 to confirm location). Align
the bolt hole on the shoe and spring with the
bolt hole on the coupling body. Facing the
front of the coupling, insert the 374 Bolt into
the left side of the bottom coupling body hole,
and secure it on the right side with the 274A
Locknut. Make certain that one of the flats of
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body sidewall. Rotate the 379 Shoe to verify
proper spring tension.
2) Take the 388 Pin and insert it into the right side
body hole, allowing approximately 1/2” to extend
past the right side interior wall surface. Place the
373B Spacer onto the extending end of the 388
Pin, within the body cavity.
3) Insert the 2073B Bushing into the right side of the
2073 Latch Lock hole (see Image #5), until the
bushing flange is tight against the outside edge.
Position the 2073 Latch Lock into the body,
adjacent to the 373B Spacer. Align the hole,
then slide the 388 Pin through to the left, until
flush with the left side of the 2073 Latch Lock.
If installed correctly, the flange on the 2073B
Bushing is up against the 373B Spacer.
4) Hold the 2073A Spring so that the straight leg is
pointing upward on the left side of the spring and
the hooked leg is on the right. Place the spring
on the left side of the 2073 Latch Lock, aligning
it with the body hole on the left side and the 388
Pin on the right. The straight spring leg should
be along the top ledge, pointing toward you.
5) Rotate the 2073 Latch Lock forward toward you
and capture the hooked end of the spring with
the front part of the catch ledge on the bottom of
the 2073 Latch Lock. Keeping the 2073 Latch
Lock in the forward position, push the 388 Pin
through the 2073A Spring and out the left side of
the coupling body.
6) Closely examine the left side’s interior body
sidewall, adjacent to the 2073A Spring, and
locate the catch ledge running at a 45 degree
angle. This is where the straight leg of the spring
needs to be placed. Using a flat bladed screw
driver, pry the straight leg away from the top
interior ledge of the coupling and rotate it until it
engages with the catch ledge. Please Note: Do
not over stress the 2073A Spring when engaging
either end and also MAKE CERTAIN both the
straight end and hooked end are completely
engaged with the catch site locations (see Image
#4).
7) Rotate the 2073 Latch Lock backwards, to the
opened position. If spring is installed correctly,
smooth increasing spring resistance should be
felt when rotated. If no resistance or binding
is felt, the spring and/or parts are not installed
correctly.
8) Using snap ring pliers, install both 44-62 Snap
Rings into the grooves on the 388 Pin. Verify
that both snap rings are fully seated into their
grooves.
9) Insert the 2071 Bolt from the left side into
the coupling body until the threaded end is
approximately 1/8” past the left side interior
body sidewall. Place the 2072A Spring onto the
protruding 2071 Bolt’s threaded end. The hook
end of the spring should be pointing toward you
and the straight leg facing downward, captured
by the top interior ledge of the coupling (see
Image #4).
10) Place the 2072B Bushing into the hole in the
2072 Latch. With one hand rotate the 2073
Latch Lock back to the opened position and hold.
With the other free hand grasp the 2072 Latch
and lower into position, catching the hooked
end of the spring on the left side sidewall of
the 2072 Latch. Once in position, gently allow
the 2073 Latch Lock to rotate forward, into the
closed position. Now align the 2072 Latch hole
with the 2071 Bolt and slide the bolt to the right
until fully seated. Due to the snug fit caused by
the bushing, it is possible that while pushing the
bolt into place, you may have to twist the bolt
and wiggle the latch to get everything to line up
properly. Do not hammer or tap the bolt through.
This action could possibly damage the bushing.
Secure the bolt with the 297 Locknut on the right
side.
11) Rotate the 2073 Latch Lock to the opened
position and hold. Rotate the 2072 Latch to
the opened position. If the spring is installed
correctly, smooth increasing spring resistance
should be felt when rotated. If no resistance or
binding is felt, the spring and/or parts are not
installed correctly. Reassemble correctly.
12) Once the coupling is assembled it should be
opened and closed several times, testing for
smooth and correct operation. DO NOT use the
coupling if it does not operate properly. Call for
assistance.
13) Use only new fasteners torqued to SAE
specifications when mounting the assembled
coupling to its mounting structure.

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Direction of view
for assembly
Mounting
base
Top of
coupling
Bottom of
coupling
IMAGE #2
IMAGE REFERENCE SECTION
44-62:
297:
373B:
388:
2071:
2072:
2072A:
2072B:
2073:
Snap Ring (2)
Locknut
Spacer
Pin
Bolt
Latch
Spring
Bushing
Latch Lock
2073A:
2073B:
*266:
*271:
*274:
*274A:
*279:
**2075:
**44-62:
**2074:
**373B:
Spring
Bushing
Spring
Thimble
Bolt
Locknut
Shoe
Handle
Snap Ring (2)
Pin
Spacer
*Not included in parts kit, available individually.
**Available as a separate kit (2075K).
**44-62
2071 2072B 2072A
2073
2073A
2073B
373B
*271
*266
2072
297
44-62
388
44-62
*279
*274
*274A
**2075
**2074
**373B
**44-62
2000PK Parts Kit Includes:
*271
*379 *376
*374
*274A
IMAGE #1
Front of
379 Shoe
*271:
*274A:
*374:
*376:
*379:
Thimble
Locknut
Bolt
Spring
Shoe
2300B Shoe components:
WARNING:
Do NOT bind-up (jackknife) any application, as
stresses can cause damage to the hitch, drawbar
eye, other components or any combination of
them. Jackknifing may result in failure of products
or components, resulting in detachment of the
trailer while in use.

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IMAGE REFERENCE SECTION
IMAGE #5
- Do not weld on any coupling assembly
- Always use Grade-8 fasteners properly torqued
- Do not apply lubricants to the coupling hook
- Air service chamber must be Type-24 or Type-30 with 90-120 PSI air supply
- Clean & inspect coupling for damage & excessive wear prior to each and
every use
- Lubricate all coupling components at a minimum of 90 day intervals
- Do not bind-up (Jackknife) any application as stresses can cause damage
to products or components, resulting in failure and detachment of the trailer
while in use
IMPORTANT GUIDELINES that apply to all Premier Air Adjusted Couplings
IMAGE #3 IMAGE #4

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CONTINUE TO NEXT PAGE FOR
IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

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(1) VERIFY THAT BOTH COUPLING’S AND
DRAWBAR EYE’S RATED CAPACITIES MEET
YOUR APPLICATION(S) REQUIREMENTS.
(2) DO NOT OVERLOAD COUPLING OR DRAWBAR
EYE.
(3) INSPECT COUPLING, LATCH AND DRAWBAR
EYE FOR CRACKS, BENDING DAMAGE OR
EXCESSIVE WEAR. DO NOT USE IF ANY OF
THESE CONDITIONS EXIST!
(4) CHECK FOR GAP BETWEEN CLOSED LATCH
AND TOP OF HORN OR COUPLING BALL.
DO NOT USE IF GAP IS 3/8 IN. OR MORE.
(5) MAKE SURE COUPLING IS LATCHED AND THAT
LATCH WILL NOT OPEN.
(6) PRIOR TO USE, ALWAYS CONNECT SAFETY
CHAINS OF ADEQUATE STRENGTH FOR
LOAD(S) BEING TOWED.
(7) DO NOT BIND-UP (JACKKNIFE) ANY
APPLICATION AS STRESSES CAN CAUSE
DAMAGE TO THE COUPLING, DRAWBAR EYE,
OTHER COMPONENTS OR ANY COMBINATION
OF THEM. JACKKNIFING MAY RESULT IN
FAILURE OF PRODUCTS OR COMPONENTS,
RESULTING IN DETACHMENT OF THE TRAILER
WHILE IN USE.
(8) DO NOT APPLY LUBRICANTS TO THE COUPLING
HOOK OR DRAWBAR EYE LOOP, AS THEY
CAN COVER UP POSSIBLE DAMAGE AND
ACCELERATE WEAR.
(9) ALWAYS ABIDE BY ALL APPLICABLE STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS GOVERNING SAFE
AND PROPER TRANSPORTATION.
(10) NEVER STRIKE ANY OF THESE COMPONENTS
WITH A HAMMER OR ANY OTHER DEVICE.
(11) ALWAYS VERIFY PROPER OPERATION
OF LATCHING SYSTEM AND COUPLING
COMPONENTS PRIOR TO DRIVE OFF.
(12) NEVER USE A COUPLING THAT YOU DO NOT
FULLY UNDERSTAND HOW TO PROPERLY
OPERATE AND VERIFY SECURE LATCHING OF.
(13) NEVER REPLACE ANY PART IN ANY OF
PREMIER’S ASSEMBLIES WITH NON-PREMIER
COMPONENTS. DOING SO WILL VOID ALL
WARRANTY AND POTENTIALLY COMPROMISE
THE UNIT’S INTEGRITY, WHICH COULD RESULT
IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, SERIOUS INJURY, OR
DEATH.
ATTENTION !
End Users must read and follow this information.
DISTRIBUTORS & OEM’S: Please ensure that your customers
are made aware of the following information on this page.

WARRANTY: We warrant all Premier products to be free from defects in material or workmanship for one year. We
will repair or replace, at our option, any Premier product which our examination reveals to be defective, provided that
the product is returned to our factory, at Tualatin, Oregon transportation prepaid, within one year of purchase
by the first retail purchaser. Our warranty does not extend to products which have been subject to misuse, neglect,
improper installation, maintenance or application, nor does our warranty extend to products which have been
repaired or altered outside of Premier’s facility unless the repair or alteration has been expressly authorized in
writing by Premier. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, and excludes warranties
of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and otherwise, and in no event will Premier be liable for
incidental, special, contingent or consequential damages.
DISCLAIMER: Although great care has been taken to ensure accurate information throughout this document,
Premier Manufacturing Company must reserve the right to alter any information contained within. These changes
include but are not limited to: Dimensional changes, load capacity and availability of any part or assembly.
© 2009 Premier Manufacturing Company
All rights reserved. Any reproduction of the photographic images or any other portion of this document, including but not limited to the photocopying, or retention and/or storage
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WARNING!
Important
Installation Instructions:
Do NOT attempt install
without rst reading all
attached instructions.
Installation must be
performed by a qualied
mechanic only.
2000PK Service Guidelines
Revised: 10/2009