Harbor Freight Tools 98239 - Manual (Page 4)

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operating instructions
This Dual Hitch Extension allows you 1.
to tow a trailer, boat, or camper and
still have a hitch receiver available for
a bike rack or other auxiliary acces-
sory that needs a hitch receiver.
Be sure vehicle is parked on a level,
2.
flat surface.
Slide the bottom half of the Dual
3.
Hitch Extension into the vehicle tow
hitch receiver opening. Secure the
Dual Hitch Extension using a safety
pin (not included) and R-Clip (not
included). See Figure 1.
Slide a ball hitch (not included) into 4.
the bottom square of the Dual Hitch
Extension. Secure the ball hitch with
a safety pin and R-Clip.
Slide the auxiliary accessory into the
5.
top square hole of the Dual Hitch
Extension and secure with a safety
pin and an R-Clip.
note: it is always recommended
6.
and safer to attach your auxiliary
accessory to the dual hitch exten-
sion after hooking up a trailer,
boat, or camper. When finished,
unhitch the auxiliary accessory
before unhitching the trailer, boat,
or camper.
Warning: When traveling, check
7.
all connections, hitches and loads
often. check for loose or missing
safety pins, r-clips, safety chains
and in general all parts of towing
apparatus you may be using.
When you are finished using the Dual
8.
Hitch Extension, always remove it
from the tow vehicle. Never leave
it attached as it adds to the overall
length of your vehicle and could
cause an accident when backing, or
by tripping when walking behind your
vehicle.
Wipe off the Dual Hitch Extension
9.
and store it inside, out of the reach of
children.
user-Maintenance
instructions
procedures not
specifically explained in this
manual must be performed only
by a qualified technician.
to preVent
serious injurY
FroM Failure:
do not use this dual hitch
extension if it is cracked, or
damaged in any way.
cleaning, Maintenance, and
lubrication
BeFore each use, 1. inspect the
general condition of this Dual Hitch
Extension. Check for cracks or any
condition that may affect its safe
operation.
aFter use,
2. wipe with clean cloth.