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Whether you use Premier Couplings, Drawbar Eyes, Hinge Assemblies, Jacks or any other Premier product, regular inspection and maintenance are essential for proper function, keeping repair costs to a minimum and above all, safe and efficient operation. Below is a general inspection and maintenance summary for all Premier products. Before using any Premier product, the end user must read and adhere to that product’s specific Inspection, Operation and Maintenance instructions.

Prior to performing any recommended Inspection and Maintenance make certain that all surfaces are clean, to allow for a thorough examination.

Visually inspect the product thoroughly for cracks, impact damage, deformation and excessive wear before each and every use. DO NOT USE if any of these conditions exist. Visually inspect for any loose and/or missing parts prior to each and every use. DO NOT USE if any of these conditions exist. NEVER WELD ON ANY PREMIER PRODUCT IN AN ATTEMPT TO REPAIR DAMAGE OR WEAR. FIELD AND/OR SHOP WELDS ARE INADEQUATE AND MAY FURTHER WEAKEN THE PART.

Premier Manufacturing’s products are only to be used and maintained with genuine Premier parts. Use of other parts, which can have different specifications or tolerances, may fail to alert you to non-obvious damage, which can lead to failure. Any substitution or use of non-Premier parts in Premier products WILL VOID ALL PRODUCT WARRANTY.

For Premier’s bolt-on products, only use properly torqued new Grade-8 fasteners to install the product. Check all fasteners to make certain they are secure before each and every use.

Perform applicable lubrication at a minimum of 90-day intervals or sooner depending on the operating environment. If functionality is compromised due to lack of lubrication, DO NOT USE until lubricated and subsequent free operating condition has been restored.

Inspect the rubber or polyurethane bushings for excessive wear, damage or cracking on applicable products every 90 days or sooner if your application dictates. DO NOT USE if any of these conditions exist.

Prior to towing, make certain that adequately rated safety chains have been properly connected.

Premier products are designed to be operated within their free rotation limits. It is the responsibility of the vehicle designer/end user to assure that these limits are not exceeded (do not bind-up/jackknife).

WARNING:Other inspections and procedures are also required prior to operation of combination vehicles. Consult and follow all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations as well as local and state guidelines.

Check the gap between the top of the coupling hook and the closed latch before each and every use. A gap of 3/8” or more means the coupling must be taken Out-Of-Service and repaired or replaced.

If the wear area on the pintle/hook has worn 20% or more from its original cross-section, the coupling is considered Out-Of-Service and must not be used. Premier has developed wear gages to assist in identifying the critical percentages of 18% and 20% pintle wear.

Lubrication of the latch components must be performed at 90-day intervals or sooner depending on the operating environment. Lubricate the latch components with a spray-type lubricant to evenly coat all rotation points. Rotate each latch component several times to evenly distribute the lubricant. Remove any excess lubricant with a rag. Do not apply lubricants to the coupling hook or saddle area of the coupling as they can cover possible damage and accelerate wear.

If the original cross-section of the eye loop has been reduced by 20% or greater, the drawbar eye is NOT to be used and is considered Out-Of-Service. Premier has developed wear gages to assist in identifying the critical percentages of 18% and 20% drawbar eye wear.

Premier Swivel Drawbar Eyes are only to be used in Premier Front End Assemblies with Premier Bushings and parts. If a Premier Swivel Drawbar Eye is used in a non-Premier Front End Assembly, ALL PRODUCT WARRANTY IS VOIDED.

Do not apply lubricants to the drawbar eye loop as they can cover possible damage and accelerate wear.

To check for bushing wear, place a crowbar near the center of the bracket adjacent to the housing. Apply pressure to the bar and visually test for free-play between either the bushing and housing or the bushing and pin. If free-play is noted, tighten and/or replace the bushings.

NOTE: Pulling forward or backward while the trailer brakes are set is not an acceptable method to check for bushing wear.

Premier Front End Assemblies are only to be used and maintained with Premier Swivel Drawbar Eyes, Bushings and parts. Any substitution or use of non-Premier Bushings or Drawbar Eyes in a Premier Front End Assembly will VOID ALL PRODUCT WARRANTY.

Lubricate the jack at the provided lubrication points with a medium to heavy weight oil. Rotate the handle after lubricating to distribute the oil along the length of the screw. If the jack is equipped with a caster, lubricate the caster at the provided grease zerk fitting.