Bercomac 700580-4, Owner'S Manual

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ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING ON THE VEHICLE
1. Place the hitch (item 1) on the tow hitch ball and
secure in place with a pin (item 2) and a hair pin
(item 3) .
IMPORTANT
:
Make sure the vehicle never comes
into contact with the subframe even when the
vehicle’s suspensions are compressed to the
maximum.
NOTE: It is possible to turn the hitch support to
facilitate driving the vehicle over the subframe.
Installing the subframe on the tow hitch ball
NOTE: Correct adjustment will allow the handle to be
released with moderate pressure applied to the
handle.
To open, pull up on hitch coupler handle and rotate
forward.
Place hitch coupler on ball.
When ball is completely nested in socket, rotate hitch
coupler handle backward until handle is in locked
position.
Always check tightness before using the tow hitch.
Lock the handle (item 1) into position over the ball in
the hitch coupler. Tighten the lock nut (item 2) against
the spring so that the hitch coupler is not loose on the
ball.
Be sure hitch coupler handle is in locked position.
WARNING
TO PREVENT INJURIES:
Always check that ball is completely inserted into
hitch coupler socket and that under jaw is securely
closed around the bottom of ball.
Always check that hitch coupler handle is properly
locked before its use.
Always examine hitch coupler and ball for damage
before using, replace if damaged.
Operation instructions for hitch coupler:
Adjusting the hitch coupler