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TRAILER SWAY

CONTROL KIT

Model

96462

SET-up ANd OpERATINg INSTRuCTIONS

Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.

Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.

distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools

®

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com

 Read this material before using this product.  

Failure to do so can result in serious injury. 

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 2007 by Harbor Freight Tools

®

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For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.

Summary of Contents for 96462

Page 1: ...91 Mission Oaks Blvd Camarillo CA 93011 Visit our website at http www harborfreight com Read this material before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury Save this manual Copyright 2007 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Fr...

Page 2: ... the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION used with the safety al...

Page 3: ...s product in unexpected situations Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts Product use and care Do not force this product Use the correct product for your application The correct product will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed St...

Page 4: ...r damaged Be aware that the Sway Control may hit a vehicle s rear bumper or trailer coupler in an extreme jackknife position Only a certified qualified welder should install this Trailer Sway Control Kit onto a trailer Trailers should be loaded with heavy items on the floor of the trailer and in front of the axle The load should be balanced side to side Tongue weight should be 10 15 of gross trail...

Page 5: ...Boat Trailer with 8 wheels and tires Model 94564 1740 lb capacity super duty 48 x 96 utility trailer Model 93747 1500 lb capacity 60 x 96 trailer Model 42709 990 lb capacity foldable 48 x 96 utility trailer Model 42708 860 lb capacity 40 x 49 mini utility trailer Model 90154 1175 lb capacity 48 x 96 foldable utility trailer Model 6464 1740 lb capacity super duty 48 x 96 utility trailer Installatio...

Page 6: ...tered on the 24 measurement NOTE If installment on the left side of the trailer is desired measure 24 straight back from the center of the coupler to the left hand side of the trailer frame to determine the location of the Mounting Plate 1 See Figure B and C on page 7 and Assy Diagram Use the mounting holes in the Mounting Plate 1 as a template with which to drill eight 11 32 diameter holes in the...

Page 7: ...Page SKU 96462 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 ...

Page 8: ...gram Attach the Socket on the Slide Bar 14 to the Sway Control Ball 13 on the Sway Control Ball Mount Bar 10 Then secure in place using a Spring Clip 4 See Assy Diagram Turn the ON OFF Handle 6 three turns counterclockwise to release tension See Assy Diagram Place the Socket on the Slide Bar 14 onto the Trailer Tongue Ball 3 Then secure in place using a Spring Clip 4 See Figure F and Assy Diagram ...

Page 9: ...el alignment and the oscillation point of the tow vehicle and trailer all affect towing characteristics Starting with the factory preset tension road test the Sway Control unit If the preset tension is not enough sway control adjust the Brake Torsional Screw 7 by turning it a 1 4 turn clockwise Road test the trailer again and repeat if necessary until proper sway control is achieved See Figure G I...

Page 10: ...ernal surfaces of the Sway Control unit with a garden hose Then dry and lubricate all moving parts Do not use solvents CAUTION All maintenance service and repairs not mentioned in this manual must only be performed by a qualified service technician Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Probable Solutions Sway Control unit contacts trailer frame or tow vehicle bumper when backing up in a jackknif...

Page 11: ...RAM Part Description Q ty 1 Mounting Plate 1 2 Screw 8 3 Trailer Tongue Ball 1 4 Spring Clip 2 6 Handle 1 7 Brake Torsional Screw 1 8 Plate 1 Part Description Q ty 9 Inside Friction Plate 2 10 Sway Control Ball Mount Bar 1 11 Nut 1 12 Spring Lock Washer 1 13 Sway Control Ball 1 14 Slide Bar 1 2 ...

Page 12: ...product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement We will return repaired products at our expense but if we determine there is no defect or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty then you must bear the cost of returning the product This warranty gives you specific legal rights and ...

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