Height Adjustment

WARNING

Read and understand warnings listed below before using this product.

Failure to follow these warnings may result in serious injury and/or property damage.

Owner must ensure that all players know and follow these rules

for safe operation of the system.

•	DO NOT HANG on the rim or any part of the system including
	backboard, support braces or net.
•	During play, especially when performing dunk type activities,
	keep player's face away from the backboard, rim and net.
	Serious injury could occur if teeth/face come in contact with
	backboard, rim or net.
•	Do not slide, climb, shake or play on base and/or pole.
•	After assembly is complete, fill system completely with water
	or sand and stake to the ground. Never leave system in an
	upright position without filling base with weight, as system

Slowly push up on the rim with broom handle or wooden dowel,

3/4”- 7/8” (19mm - 22mm) diameter as shown to engage locking mechanism at desired height.

2. TO LOWER BACKBOARD: Push lever up to unlock and carefully lower backboard to lowest position.

LEVER

BROOM HANDLE

	may tip over causing injuries.
•	When adjusting height or moving system, keep hands and
	fingers away from moving parts.
•	Do not allow children to move or adjust system.
•	During play, do not wear jewelry (rings, watches, necklaces,
	etc.). Objects may entangle in net.
•	Surface beneath the base must be smooth and free of gravel or
	other sharp objects. Punctures cause leakage and could cause
	system to tip over.
•	Keep organic material away from pole base. Grass, litter, etc.
	could cause corrosion and/or deterioration.
•	Check pole system for signs of corrosion (rust, pitting,

chipping) and repaint with exterior enamel paint. If rust has

penetrated through the steel anywhere, replace pole

1.Adjust basketball backboard height to lowest position.

2.While holding pole, rotate basketball system forward until wheels engage with

ground.

3. Move basketball system to desired location.

4. Carefully rotate basketball system upright.

5. Reattach ground restraint and check system for stability.

•	Check system before each use for proper ballast, loose
	hardware, excessive wear and signs corrosion and repair
	before use.
•	Check system before each use for instability.
•	Do not use system during windy and/or severe weather
	conditions; system may tip over. Place system in the storage
	position and/or in an area protected from the wind and free
	from personal property and/or overhead wires.
•	Never play on damaged equipment.
•	See instruction manual for proper installation and
	maintenance.
•	When moving system, use caution to keep mechanism from
	shifting.
•	Keep pole top covered with cap at all times.

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•	Do not allow water in tank to freeze. During sub-freezing
	weather add 2 gallons of non-toxic antifreeze, sand or empty
	tank completely and store. (Do not use salt.)
•	While moving system, do not allow anyone to stand or sit on
	base or have added ballasting on base.
•	Do not leave system unsupervised or play on system when
	wheels are engaged for moving.
•	Use Caution when moving system across uneven surfaces.
	System may tip over.
•	Use extreme caution if placing system on sloped surface.
	System may tip over more easily.

In the U.S.: 1-800-xxx-xxxx	In the U.S.: 1-800-xxx-xxxx
Canada: 1-800-xxx-xxxx	Canada: 1-800-xxx-xxxx

In the U.S.: 1-800-xxx-xxxx

Canada: 1-800-xxx-xxxx

ID#: 556790 01/05

11/05

ID# M730131

Huffy M730131 manual Height Adjustment