User manual CHICAGO 96198

[. . . ] Diagrams within this document may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for assembly and service may not be included. saVe tHese InstructIons. read all precautIons and InstructIons. For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353. specIFIcatIons Pintle Hook Material Maximum Trailer Weight Vertical Load Capacity Mounting Capacity Mount Holes Hitch Pin Hitch Ball Cast and Forged Steel 16, 000 lb 3, 000 lb 6, 000 lb . 525" Diameter (4) 1/4" 2" with 1-1/4" Threaded Shank Important saFetY InFormatIon assembly precautions 1. [. . . ] The Hitch Pin is now free to slide out from the Hitch Pin channel. "T" Lock Handle (4) Hitch Pin Spring Lock (5) Hitch Pin (7) 5. 6. 9. 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 Mount (sold separately). Follow the instructions that come with the Pintle Mount. Align holes in the Pintle Hook Base (6) to the holes in the Pintle Mount and per mounting hole attach with one bolt, two flat washers, one spring washer, and one nut (not included) rated to a minimum of Grade-8 hardness. Check with the vehicle manufacturer to make 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. Pull the "T" Handle upward unlocking the Top Bracket (2), and swing the Top Bracket upward, away from the Ball. 2, 3. ) Top Bracket (2) 2. 3. operatIon 1. Check Pintle Hook for loose parts and damage before every use. Unlock the Hitch Pin by pulling the end of the Hitch Pin Spring Lock (5) away from the end of the Hitch Pin and swing back out of the way. 3 Spring Lock Chain (8) Position the trailer's drawbar eye (not included) over the Horn of the Pintle Hook and lower into place. 3. ) SKU 96198 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 2 6. 10. Make sure the drawbar's cupped end is properly aligned onto the Hitch Ball (1). Lower the Top Bracket (2) down over the cupped end of top of the trailer's drawbar. Insert the Hitch Pin (7) into its channel and slide all the way in. Swing the Spring Lock (5) back and snap over the end of the Hitch Pin (7). Double-check that the Spring Lock (5) is applied properly so there is no way the Hitch Pin (7) can work its way out. Top Bracket (2) "T" Lock Handle (4) Spring Lock (5) Hitch Ball (1) Hitch Pin (7) maIntenance 1. Remove dirt, mud and old grease and other debris from hardware. Wipe the Pintle Hook down with a clean cloth. [. . . ] Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the 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 you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. [. . . ]