Product Details
- Brand: Bulldog
- Model: 183902
- UPC: 016118095890
- Includes: 2-Speed 12K Jack
Description
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Bulldog 2-Speed 12,000 lbs Square Trailer Jack Drop Leg w/ Spring Return Traditional Gearbox 26" Lift Install Notes
Installation Instructions for 12,000 lb. Square Tube Jack
General Installation Notes:
- Read, understand, and follow all instructions before installation and use.
- Do not modify or alter the product.
- Never place any part of the body under the jack or the load it supports.
- Fully retract and/or rotate the jack before towing.
- Ensure the drop leg pin is fully inserted before using the jack.
- Secure the load and block wheels to prevent movement during operation.
- Avoid excessive side forces to prevent jack failure.
- Replace any bent, broken, or worn parts before use.
- Use only on flat surfaces.
- For tandem applications, align jacks to share the load equally.
- All welding must be performed by an AWS-certified welder.
Tools Required:
- Torque wrench
- Ratchet set
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Direct Mount to Load-Bearing Member:
- All welding must be performed by an AWS-certified welder.
- Apply three 2-inch-long 1/4” fillet welds on both sides of the jack along the contacting surface.
- Ensure welds are as far apart as possible for maximum strength.
- For tandem applications, align the jacks carefully to raise and lower together.
Weld-On Pivot Tube Mounting:
- Weld the non-beveled side of the pivot tube to the trailer tongue with a 1/4” fillet weld.
- Align the pivot mount holes vertically and secure the jack to the pivot tube using the supplied pin.
Drop Leg Operation:
Spring Return Drop Leg:
- Verify that the jack is not supporting any load.
- Place your foot on the footplate to control the return of the drop leg.
- Rotate the drop leg pin to disengage it, then carefully move the leg to the desired position.
- Rotate the pin to engage it fully in the adjustment hole.
- Verify the pin is fully seated with no clearance between the pin and housing.
Non-Spring Return Drop Leg:
- Verify that the jack is not supporting any load.
- Grasp the handle of the footplate to control the drop leg's descent.
- Rotate the drop leg pin to disengage it, then move the leg to the desired position.
- Rotate the pin to engage it fully in the adjustment hole.
- Verify the pin is fully seated with no clearance between the pin and housing.
Maintenance:
- Annually lubricate gears, bushings, and screws with automotive grease.
- Apply lightweight oil to the input shaft bushings and drop leg pin assembly.
- Keep all components clean and free of debris.
Safety Notes:
- Fully retract and rotate the jack before towing.
- Keep clear of pinch points during operation.
- Do not adjust the drop leg while the jack is under load.
Limited Warranty:
- Coverage: 5 years against material defects in workmanship under normal use.
- Exclusions: Wear and tear, misuse, overloading, improper installation, and modifications.
- For complete warranty instructions, please download the full installation PDF.
Contact Information:
- For technical support and assistance, our team of experts is available to help. You can reach our tech support by visiting www.trailerjacks.com or calling 877-869-6690.