In order to determine how to assemble the Hitch Post and Hitch Adapter, the distance from the bottom of the hitch to the ground must be measured. Determine which set of holes to use to bolt together the Hitch Post and Hitch Adapter. Use the 1/2” x
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| Drawings below depict a Class 3 Hitch Adapter |
Swing | The installation for a Class 2 is identical | |
POST | ||
Without | Option | HITCH |
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Away |
| HITCH |
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| ADAPTER |
Hitch
Post
Measure from
Hitch Bar to ground
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With | Swing | |
| Option | |
Away |
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SWING AWAY
HITCH
ADAPTER
Swing Away
Once you have determined the proper adjustment for the Hitch Post or Swing Away and have attached it to the Hitch Adapter, insert the adapter into the hitch receiver and attach it using the 1/2" x
CLASS 3 | CLASS 2 |
( 2 x 2 TUBE ) | ( 1.25 x 1.25 Solid Bar ) |
PINCH BOLT
TUBE
OR
Pinch Bolt Tube Not required, as Class 2 is threaded
OR
NOTE: Pinch Bolt Tube is added to the Class 3 reciever bolt to prevent the lift from moving side to side
Attach Lift to Hitch Post or Swing AwayExtremely Important Note:
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THIS BOLT! It is a pivot point!
Valuable Installation Hint! (Using Caution), Once the lift is placed behind the vehicle, plug the power cord into the harness that you have installed on the vehicle. Turn the key on and use the toggle DOWN switch to raise the motor box. Continue to power the lift until the mounting holes in the lift are even with the top hole in the Hitch Post. Attach the lift to the post using the supplied 1/2” bolt with lock nut and washers. Using this method will allow you to attach the lift without physically having to lift the unit and hold it while the bolt is inserted.
Route the lift power cord down the lift away from its moving parts and potential pinch points. The cord should follow along the post and be secured with zip ties provided to allow the lift to operate without disconnecting the power cord.
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