Harbor Freight Tools Foldable Utility Trailer 90154 - Manual (Page 17)

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WARNING! Only use a 1‑7/8″ ball hitch
(not included) on the towing vehicle.
1. To reduce friction between the hitch ball
and Hitch Coupler (7), apply a thin layer of
heavy weight grease over the hitch ball.
2. Remove the R-pin (S) and Lock Pin (29).
Hitch
coupler (7)
Lock
pin (29)
R-pin (S)
Figure O: Remove R-pin and Lock pin
3. Then, pull up on the Trigger and lift up on the Handle.
4. With assistance, place the Coupler (7) over
the vehicle’s hitch ball and pull back on
the Trigger and push down on the Handle
until the Trigger locks in the slot.
Hitch ball
(not included)
Handle
Trigger
Adjusting
Nut
Safety
chain (8)
Figure p: ball connection
5. Pull up and down on the Coupler to make sure the
hitch ball is fitting snugly in the Coupler. There must
be no play between the hitch ball and Coupler.
WARNING! If there is play, tighten the Adjusting Nut
until no play is present:
After unlocking the Handle, the Nut retaining plate
(holding the Adjusting Nut in place) needs to be
pressed back while the Nut is tightened. After Nut
is tightened, the retaining plate needs to fit in
place against the flats of the Nut to prevent
it from moving. This adjustment should be
done by 2 people. If the Adjusting Nut is
too tight, the Handle will not lock.
6. After the Adjusting Nut is properly adjusted,
pull back on the Trigger and push down on
the Handle until the Trigger locks in the slot.
pull up on Handle firmly to make sure the Trigger
is locked in place and the Handle cannot move.
Replace the Lock pin and “R” pin.
5. Attach each side of the Safety Chain (8) equally
to the towing vehicle’s rear bumper or frame.
6. Connect the Tail Light Wiring Assembly to
the towing vehicle’s 12 Volt DC system.
NOTE: consult the operator’s manual of the towing
vehicle for proper connection instructions.
7. When towing the Trailer over long distances
stop and check the tightness of all
connections, Side Running Lights (24), and
Tail Lights (28L, 28R) at least every 100 miles.
8. Carry emergency flares and fire extinguisher,
if required for operation in your state.
Carry extra bulbs and fuses if towing the
Trailer at night over long distances.