SKU 96198
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use precautions
This product is not a toy. Do not allow chil-
1.
dren to play with or near this item.
Use as intended only.
2.
Inspect before every use; do not use if parts
3.
are loose or damaged.
be
4.
aware of dynamic loading!
Sudden
load movement may briefly create excess
load causing product failure.
Mount to proper surface of vehicle or receiver
5.
plate with four Grade-8 bolts of proper size.
(Not included.)
Lower and latch Top Bracket (2) cautiously to
6.
prevent crushing hands.
Read trailer and coupler manuals.
7.
Use according to local Department Of Trans-
8.
portation regulations.
Maintain product labels and nameplates.
9.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor
Freight Tools for a replacement.
assemblY InstructIons
read the entIre Important
saFetY InFormatIon section at the
beginning of this document including
all text under subheadings therein
before set up or use of this product.
This product must be mounted to a Pintle
1.
Mount (sold separately). Follow the instruc-
tions that come with the Pintle Mount.
Align holes in the Pintle Hook Base (6) to the
2.
holes in the Pintle Mount and per mounting
hole attach with one bolt, two flat washers,
one spring washer, and one nut (not includ-
ed) rated to a minimum of Grade-8 hardness.
Check with the vehicle manufacturer to make
3.
sure the surface the Pintle Mount is attached
to, and vehicle drive train are able to handle
the weight of the load that will be applied.
operatIon
Check Pintle Hook for loose parts and dam-
1.
age before every use.
Unlock the Hitch Pin by pulling the end of the
2.
Hitch Pin Spring Lock (5) away from the end
of the Hitch Pin and swing back out of the
way. (See Fig. 1.)
Fig. 1
Hitch Pin
Spring Lock (5)
Hitch Pin (7)
3.
The Hitch Pin is now free to slide out from
the Hitch Pin channel.
Fig. 2
“T” Lock Handle (4)
4.
Pull the “T” Handle upward unlocking the
Top Bracket (2), and swing the Top Bracket
upward, away from the Ball. (See Figs. 2, 3.)
Fig. 3
Top Bracket (2)
Horn (3)
Spring Lock
Chain (8)
5.
Position the trailer’s drawbar eye (not in-
cluded) over the Horn of the Pintle Hook and
lower into place. (See Fig. 3.)
