LIFTGATOR VanGator, Assembly & Operators Manual

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1. On a flat, smooth surface, roll the LiftGator up to the vehicle’s hitch
receiver so the two long axes align.
WARNING: If transporting over uneven or tilted surfaces, be careful not to tip the
LiftGator. Always keep the center of gravity low by lowering the platform before
transporting.
2. If a height difference exists, raise or lower the hitch by turning each
stabilizer leg handle in the clockwise or counterclockwise direction,
respectively, until the axes of the hitch and the hitch receiver align.
3. Slide the hitch into the hitch receiver until the holes align, insert the
hitch pin and secure it into place with a safety clip.
4. Suggested: If equipped, wrap the hitch quiet clamp around the hitch
and hitch receiver. Lightly oil and tighten the nuts to a snug fit of
approximately 10 -13 lb.
5. Twist the knob fasteners off the skate’s threaded studs and place
them closely to the side.
6. Rotate the stabilizer leg handle counterclockwise until the weight of
the LiftGator is removed from the stabilizer.
7. Pull the stabilizer leg pin and slide it back up into its housing and re-
pin it in the highest position; the skate will fall from the stabilizer
bottom.
8. Continue to rotate the stabilizer handle counterclockwise until the
stabilizer leg is as high as possible for ground clearance.
9. Repeat steps 6-9 for the opposite stabilizer leg.
10.
Suggested:
If equipped with the hitch quiet clamp, check the
clearance between the hitch and hitch receiver by rocking the
LiftGator from side to side. If too much movement occurs, level the
LiftGator relative to the truck and tighten the hitch quiet clamp
again. Repeat t
his step until excessive motion ceases.
WARNING: Do not over tighten the nuts on the hitch quiet clamp; it will damage
the threads. Light oiling of the threads before tightening and torqueing to 10-13
lb. will mitigate this risk.