Rev. 1/3/2017
FTTM-2, MANUAL
Copyright 2017 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
Page 4 of 6
Use Instructions:
Step 2: Slide the attachment onto the forks of your lift truck with the ball hitch pointing upwards. Push the attachment
as far onto the forks as possible.
Step 3: Fasten the safety chain to the carriage of your forklift. There must be no slack in the chain. To remove slack,
wrap the safety chain around the carriage as many times as necessary. Attach the snap hook on the free end of the
chain to the quick link welded to the frame. The chain must not be able to disconnect from the carriage without
deliberate effort.
Step 4: Connect the trailer (or other towable equipment) to the tow ball and raise the forks sufficiently to level the
trailer. Push the trailer to the intended location with the attachment. DO NOT use the FTTM to
pull
trailers/equipment.
Inspections & Maintenance:
When you first receive the product from the freight carrier, confirm that it was not damaged during shipping. Closely
inspect the unit and make a written record of the appearance and function of each component. This record establishes
“normal condition”.
Before each use, visually inspect the unit to confirm that it is in normal condition. Give particular attention to the
following components:
1. Safety chain and snap hook (attached to the free end of the safety chain): confirm that the spring latch (of the
hook) automatically closes firmly. Do not continue to use the device if the snap hook, chain, or quick link is
damaged or worn severely enough to prevent normal function.
2. Labeling: all labels should be readable and located as shown in the “Labeling Diagram” on p. 5. If a label is
unreadable or missing, contact Vestil to order a replacement.
Inspect the following components
at least
once each month. Replace each component that is not in normal condition:
1. Fasteners
(hardware):
Retaining pin and hitch pin clip;
Chain and snap hook.
2. Fork pockets: confirm that each pocket is structurally sound and free of significant rust.
3. Welds: confirm that all welds are intact. Only use this product if all welds are in normal, undamaged condition.
4. Tow ball hitch and hitch receiver: confirm normal condition, i.e. no structural deformation, warps, or cracks, etc.
5. Overall condition: the structure should be clean, square and rigid, and free of rust and corrosion. Remove dirt
and debris. Do not use this device if the frame is severely rusted or corroded. To treat minor rusting, remove
rust with steel wool; then clean the area with a damp rag. Apply touchup paint to the cleaned area once it dries.
Step 1: Select the appropriate tow ball and insert the hitch into the hitch receiver with the chosen tow ball facing
upwards. Align the pin holes in the hitch with the pin holes in the receiver. Insert the retaining pin through the pin
holes and secure it in place with the hitch pin clip.
Hitch
receiver
Retaining
pin
3 ball hitch
Hitch
pin clip
2
5
/
16
”
2”
1
7
/
8
”
Retaining pin
Hitch pin
clip
Fork
pocket
Quick
link
Snap
hook
