Harbor Freight Tools Weight Distribution hitch 67649 - Manual (Page 7)

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attachMent
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.
If Spring Bars (4) were removed, reinstall 1.
them following steps 1 through 6 on
page 4.
While trailer is not connected, measure 2.
the distance from front and rear bumpers
of towing vehicle to ground.
Write here: _______ front to ground
_______ rear to ground
Lower trailer coupler onto hitch ball and 3.
secure the trailer’s ball coupler in place.
raise the front of trailer and back of 4.
the towing vehicle 3”.
this will make mounting easier and
safer.
Swing the hooks on the Connection 5.
Brackets (3) down.
b
: s
lide
h
andle
over pin on
b
racket and
rotate up to secure
c
hain
handle (5)
connection
bracket (3)
spring
clip (18) chain (7)
a:
connect
chain to
hook
c:
insert
clip to lock
6. Connect Chains:
Connect the Chains (7) to the hooks on a.
the Connection Brackets (3).
Slide Handle (5) over pin on Bracket
b.
and rotate up completely to secure
Chain.
Insert Spring Clip through bracket as
c.
shown to lock chain in place.
Repeat for other bracket and chain.
d.
both chains must be of equal length.
Lower the front of the trailer. 7.
Re-measure height of front and back of 8.
towing vehicle. Both should be lower
than the amounts written in step 2 by an
equal distance or up to 1” lower in back.
The chain lengths need be adjusted (by
releasing the Brackets and adjusting
each chain one link at a time) until that
measurement is achieved. verify that
the chains are adjusted to same length.
note: the brackets will be under tension;
use the handle (5) supplied and
handle carefully to prevent injury.
raise the front of the trailer
WheneVer tension will be applied or
released from the brackets.