User manual CHICAGO 96711

[. . . ] keep children and bystanders away while installing this product. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when using the Tri-Ball Mount. Do not use it while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. [. . . ] These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. If a load bounces or the pull on the connection is not constant, the load may be disconnected. Only use the Hook to pull even, stable loads on flat, level ground. Suddenly starting or jerking against load may briefly create excess load causing product failure. The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator. 2. 5. SaVe theSe inStructionS. SpeciFicationS Fits Maximum Gross Trailer Weight Capacity Hitch Pin Holes 2" Square Receivers 2-5/16" Diameter Ball: 10, 000 Pounds 2" Diameter Ball: 5, 000 Pounds 1-7/8" Diameter Ball: 3, 500 Pounds Hook: 7, 500 Pounds Two 5/8" Diameter Holes unpackinG When unpacking, check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible. Set up inStructionS read the entire important SaFety inFormation section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual. SKU 96711 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. The Tri-Ball with Hook Hitch can be attached four different ways, depending on the intended use. Each different size of Ball is rated to handle a different load capacity. The Hook is used to pull a rope or chain. Attach the Hitch to the BoxEnd Receiver or Box Hitch (not provided) on the vehicle with the Ball or Hook to be utilized facing upwards (see Figure A). 2. 3. To attach the Tri-Ball Hitch to a Box-End Receiver/Box Hitch, insert the shank of the Tri-Ball Hitch into the Box-End Receiver/Box Hitch (see Figure A). Align the side holes located in the shank of the Tri-Ball Hitch and the BoxEnd Receiver/Box Hitch. Then, insert the 5/8" grade 5 steel Receiver Pin (not included) all the way through the holes, as shown in Figure B and C. Next, attach an "R" pin (not included) to the open end of the receiver pin. caution: Before towing, be sure that the connection between the hitch and the load is properly secured and locked in place. If the wrong size ball is used for towing, severe personal injury, property damage, or death may result; consult the manual for the appropriate ball size and connector to be used. [. . . ] THIS WARRANTy IS ExPRESSly IN lIEU OF All OTHER WARRANTIES, ExPRESS OR IMPlIED, INClUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABIlITy AND FITNESS. To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid. 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. [. . . ]