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Limited Warranty 

Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or "Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only 
("You'' or "Your") that the Ultra-Tow product purchased will be free from material defects in both 
materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of 

three years

 from date of 

purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in 
accordance with product instructions. There are no other warranties, express or implied, including the 
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. If the product does not comply with this 
limited warranty, Your sole and exclusive remedy is that We will, at our sole option and within a 
commercially reasonable time, either replace the product or product component without charge to You 
or refund the purchase price (less shipping). This limited warranty is not transferable. 

Limitations on the Warranty 

This limited warranty does not cover: (a) normal wear and tear; (b) damage through abuse, neglect, 
misuse, or as a result of any accident or in any other manner; (c) damage from misapplication, 
overloading, or improper installation; (d) improper maintenance and repair; and (e) product alteration 
in any manner by anyone other than Us, with the sole exception of alterations made pursuant to 
product instructions and in a workmanlike manner. 

Obligations of Purchaser  

You must retain Your product purchase receipt to verify date of purchase and that You are the original 
purchaser. To make a warranty claim, contact Us at 1-800-222-5381, identify the product by make 
and model number, and follow the claim instructions that will be provided. The product and the 
purchase receipt must be provided to Us in order to process Your warranty claim. Any returned 
product that is replaced or refunded by Us becomes our property. You will be responsible for return 
shipping costs or costs related to Your return visit to a retail store. 

Remedy Limits 

Product replacement or a refund of the purchase price is Your sole remedy under this limited warranty 
or any other warranty related to the product. We shall not be liable for: service or labor charges or 
damage to Your property incurred in removing or replacing the product; any damages, including, 
without limitation, damages to tangible personal property or personal injury, related to Your improper 
use, installation, or maintenance of the product or product component; or any indirect, incidental or 
consequential damages of any kind for any reason. 

Assumption of Risk 

You acknowledge and agree that any use of the product for any purpose other than the specified 
use(s) stated in the product instructions is at Your own risk. 

Governing Law 

This limited warranty gives You specific legal rights, and You also may have other rights which vary 
from state to state. Some states do not allow limitations or exclusions on implied warranties or 
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to You. This limited 
warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota, without regard to rules pertaining to 
conflicts of law. The state courts located in Dakota County, Minnesota shall have exclusive jurisdiction 
for any disputes relating to this warranty. 

Summary of Contents for 54604

Page 1: ...pler 3500 Lb Capacity Owner s Manual WARNING Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury Item 54604 ...

Page 2: ...ou read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it This Auto Locking Trailer Coupler is designed for certain applications only Northern Tool and Equipment is not responsible for issues arising from modification or improper use of this product such as an application for which it was not designed We strongly recommend that this product not be modified and or use...

Page 3: ...ions 4 Important Safety Information 4 Specific Operation Warnings 5 Towing 6 Installation Instruction 6 Before Each Use 6 Operating Instructions 6 After Each Use 8 Maintenance 9 Troubleshooting 10 Parts Diagram 11 Parts List 12 Replacement Parts 12 Limited Warranty 13 ...

Page 4: ...ing this tool Always be aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible manner Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the product until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of how it works Do not modify this product in any way Unauthorized modification may impair the function and or safety and could affect the life of the p...

Page 5: ...ary Use ANSI Z87 1 compliant safety goggles not safety glasses with side shields or when needed a face shield Use a dust mask in dusty work conditions Also use non skid safety shoes hardhat gloves dust collection systems and hearing protection when appropriate This applies to all persons in the work area Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times CAUTION COUPLER USE AND CARE Do ...

Page 6: ...d towing within the stated capacities Installation Instruction WARNING Use a secure mounting structure of sufficient strength to support the rated capacity of the coupler in accordance with SAE J684 Bolt the coupler to the front of the trailer tongue bolting through the coupler s side holes Use diameter grade fasteners 8 properly tightened not included Additional bolts may be used in the top holes...

Page 7: ...king properly Auto Lock Function Secondary Lock Primary Lock Safety Clip Unlocked Position The illustration shown above is in the unlocked position When the Primary Lock does not show green the coupler is open Hitching Up 1 Before operating inspect the unit for proper operation and for worn damaged or missing parts 2 Unlock the coupler by removing the safety pin and insuring that the Primary Lock ...

Page 8: ...ising the jack 3 If both hands are needed the Secondary Lock can be held by inserting the safety clip into the top hole while raising the jack 4 Jack up the trailer hitch until it clears the hitch ball and pull out the safety clip The unit is now back to the unlocked position as shown in the first illustration er After Each Use WARNING Inspect for proper operation Inspect in particular the couplin...

Page 9: ...rocedures It is recommended that the general condition of any tool be examined before it is used Keep your tool in good repair Keep handles dry clean and free from oil and grease The following chart is based on a normal operation schedule Maintenance Interval Maintenance Point After the first 200 miles of towing Check the torque specification of the hitch ball and re torque if necessary After ever...

Page 10: ...ssible Cause Corrective Action The coupler does not fit down over the hitch ball Debris is packed into the coupler Remove all debris from the coupler The Primary Lock is not in the correct position Before connecting make sure the primary lock does not show green green means it s locked The coupler does not release from the hitch ball The Secondary Lock is the locked position Flip up the Secondary ...

Page 11: ...Page 11 of 14 Parts Diagram ...

Page 12: ... x 1 0 Large Cotter Pin 1 14 HM121 3 8 Safety Clip with Chain Cable 1 Replacement Parts For replacement parts and technical questions please call Customer Service at 1 800 222 5381 Not all product components are available for replacement The illustrations provided are a convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence When ordering parts the following information...

Page 13: ...ty claim contact Us at 1 800 222 5381 identify the product by make and model number and follow the claim instructions that will be provided The product and the purchase receipt must be provided to Us in order to process Your warranty claim Any returned product that is replaced or refunded by Us becomes our property You will be responsible for return shipping costs or costs related to Your return v...

Page 14: ...Page 14 of 14 Distributed by Northern Tool Equipment Company Inc Burnsville Minnesota 55306 www northerntool com Made in China ...

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