Table of Contents SAFETY Safety.......................................................... 2 Specifications.............................................. 4 Installation................................................... 5 Operation..................................................... 8 Maintenance................................................ 9 Parts List and Assembly Diagram.............. 10 Warranty.....................................................
1. Assemble only according to these instructions. Improper assembly can create hazards. Carefully measure and follow all steps and adjustment instructions. 2. Raise the front of the trailer WHENEVER tension will be applied or released from the Connection Brackets (3). 5. The Spring Bars (4) MUST be removed if the trailer is not attached. Check local regulations to determine if other components can be left in place or must also be temporarily removed. 6.
Functional Description Specifications Hitch Capacity* without Spring Bars 1,000 lb. Tongue Weight 10,000 lb. Gross Trailer Weight 500 lb. Tongue Weight 5,000 lb. Gross Trailer Weight Shank Size 2" Square Class III & IV SAFETY Entire System Capacity* * Limit capacities listed above by the capacity of the towing vehicle and any other attachment hardware used. Note: For greater stability, a Sway Control Kit (Item 96462, sold separately) can be used along with this Hitch.
Installation Instructions Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. SAFETY Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer to Parts List and Assembly Diagram on page 10. Spring Bar Installation 1. Apply some axle grease to the round end of one Spring Bar (4). 5.
Installation Instructions (continued) Weight Distribution Head Installation SAFETY 1. Determine the required ball height: a. Divide tongue weight by 200 for tow vehicles with overload springs, divide it by 100 for vehicles without overload springs and multiply the result to calculate tow vehicle ‘squat’: _______ lb.
Weight Distribution Head Installation (continued) 5. After the angle is set properly, slide a Toothed Washer (15) onto the other 3/4" Bolt (16) and insert through the upper hole in the Weight Distribution Head. Place the other Toothed Washer over the Bolt end, thread a 3/4" Nut (12) onto the Bolt and tighten securely. Refer to Figure G. Nut (12) SAFETY Bolt (16) Toothed Washer (15) Square Shank (1) 6. Tighten both 3/4" Nuts to 260 ft. lb. of torque using a torque wrench (sold separately).
Operation Instructions Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. 1. If Spring Bars were removed, reinstall them following steps 1 through 6 in Spring Bar Installation on page 5. 2. While trailer is not connected, measure the distance from front and rear bumpers of towing vehicle to ground. Write here: _______ front to ground _______ rear to ground INSTALLATION 3.
User-Maintenance Instructions SAFETY Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: Disconnect hitch as explained under After Use on page 8 before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM HITCH FAILURE: Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
Parts List and Diagram PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY SAFETY THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT.
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Limited 90 Day Warranty Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase.
