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Weight Distribution hitch
Model 67649
set up anD operating instructions
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notice is used to sa Ve this Manual address practices not Keep this manual for the safety warnings related to personal injury. and precautions, assembly, operating, caution, without the inspection, maintenance and cleaning safety alert symbol, is procedures. Write the product’s serial number used to address practices not in the back of the manual near the assembly related to personal injury. diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual hitch s
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installation/attachment safety operation safety 1. Assemble only according to these 1. Secure the Spring Clips (18) and adjust instructions. Improper assembly can according to this manual before use. create hazards. carefully measure 2. This product is not a toy. Do not allow and follow all steps and adjustment children to play with or near this item. instructions. 3. Use as intended only. 2. Raise the front of the trailer WHeNeveR tension will be applied or released from 4. Inspect bef
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Weight speciFications Distribution entire System 1,000 lb. Tongue Weight head (2) Capacity 10,000 lb. Gross Trailer Weight Hitch Capacity 500 lb. Tongue Weight spring without Spring Bars 5,000 lb. Gross Trailer Weight bar (4) Shank Size 2” Square Class III & Iv note: For greater stability, a Sway Control Kit (ITeM 96462, sold separately) can be used along with this Hitch. 3. Hold the Spring back while installing the note: Limit capacities listed above by the Spring Bar into the s
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hitch ball installation highest Install a properly sized and properly setting rated hitch ball into the hole at the top of the Weight Distribution Head (2). square Secure in place using the washer(s) and shank (1) nut(s) provided with the hitch ball. Weight Distribution Weight head (2) installation Distribution head (2) loWest 1. Determine the required ball height: setting a. Divide tongue weight by 200 for tow vehicles with overload springs, divide it 3. Determine the attachment p
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t oothed connection bracket installation bolt (16) Washer (15) nut (12) connection bracket (3) trailer and hitch square 1 / ” bolts (6) 2 (sold separately) shank (1) Weight Distribution head (2) connection bracket (3) 5. After the angle is set properly, insert a Bolt (16) through the upper hole in the 1. Thread a 1/2” Bolt (6) into each Weight Distribution Head (2), Toothed Connection Bracket (3) a turn or two. Washers (15), and a Nut (12) as shown Place the Connection Brackets (3)
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attachMent read the entire iMportant handle (5) saFetY inForMation section at the beginning of this manual including all text under connection bracket (3) subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. a: connect chain to note: For additional information regarding the hook c: insert parts listed in the following pages, refer clip to lock to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual. spring chain (7) clip (18) 1. If Spring Bars (4) were removed, reinstall them fol
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aFter use 1. Note the number of chain links used to make reconnection to the same trailer and load easier. 2. raise the front of trailer and back of the towing vehicle 3”. this will make disconnection easier and safer. note: the brackets will be under tension, use the handle (5) supplied and handle carefully to prevent injury. 3. Slide Handle (5) over pin on Bracket and careFull Y rotate down completely to release Chain. Repeat for other side. 4. Disconnect trailer from hitch ball.
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please reaD the FolloWing Maintenance anD careFull Y ser Vicing THe MANUFACTUReR AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR Procedures not specifically HAS PROvIDeD THe PARTS LIST AND ASSeMBLy explained in this manual must DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A ReFeReNCe TOOL ONLy. NeITHeR THe MANUFACTUReR OR be performed only by a qualified DISTRIBUTOR MAKeS ANy RePReSeNTATION technician. OR WARRANTy OF ANy KIND TO THe BUyeR THAT He OR SHe IS qUALIFIeD TO MAKe ANy t o preVent RePAIRS TO THe PRODUCT, OR THAT He O
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parts list part Description Qty. 1 Square Shank 1 2 Weight Distribution Head 1 2a Retaining Pin Spring 2 2b Bar Retaining Pin 2 2c Angle Set Bolt 1 2d Grease Fitting 2 3 Connection Bracket 2 4 Spring Bar (1000 lb. rating) 2 5 Handle 1 6 1/2" x 3-3/4" Bolt 2 7 3/8" Chain (9 links) 2 8 3/8" U-bolt 2 9 3/8" Washer 4 10 3/8" Lock Nut 4 11 Bushing 1 12 3/4" Nut 2 13 1/2" Spacing Washer 7 14 1-1/2" x 1-1/4" Spacing Rivet 1 15 Toothed Washer 2 16 3/4" x 4 1/2" Bolt 2 17 5/8" Lock Pin 1 18 Spring Clip 3
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asseMbl Y DiagraM View from front of Weight Distribution head (2) 2b 2a 2b hole for spacing rivet (14) and spacing 2c Washers (13) SKU 67649 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 11
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To take advantage of this warranty, liMiteD 90 Da Y WarrantY the product or part must be returned to us Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every with transportation charges prepaid. Proof effort to assure that its products meet of purchase date and an explanation of the high quality and durability standards, and complaint must accompany the merchandise. warrants to the original purchaser that this If our inspection verifies the defect, we product is free from defects in materials and will eit
