Harbor Freight Tools Automobile Accessories 97214 User Manual

3 point Quick hitch  
Model 97214  
Set up And operAting inStructionS  
Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.  
Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.  
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3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011  
Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com  
read this material before using this product.  
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.  
SAVe thiS MAnuAl.  
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Copyright 2007 by Harbor Freight Tools . All rights reserved. No portion of this  
manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form  
without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.  
For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.  
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WArning! read all instructions  
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in serious injury.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
Work AreA SAFetY  
1.  
2.  
keep children and bystanders away while operating. distractions can  
cause you to lose control.  
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.  
perSonAl SAFetY  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Wear AnSi-approved safety goggles, nioSh-approved dust mask/  
respirator, and work gloves during use and service.  
Stay alert and use common sense during set-up and when operating. Do not use  
when tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.  
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables  
better control in unexpected situations.  
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing  
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be  
caught in moving parts.  
product uSe And cAre  
1.  
2.  
this product is not a toy. keep it out of reach of children.  
Use the correct product for your application. The correct product will do the job  
better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. Do not modify this product  
or use it for a purpose for which it is not intended.  
3.  
4.  
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any  
other condition that may affect the product’s operation. If damaged, have the  
product repaired before use.  
Use the product and accessories etc., in accordance with these instructions and  
in the manner intended for the particular type of product, taking into account  
the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the product for  
operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.  
SKU 97214  
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SerVice  
1.  
2.  
Have product serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical  
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained.  
Maintain labels and nameplates on the product. These carry important safety  
information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a  
replacement.  
MiScellAneouS  
1.  
2.  
For off-road use only.  
Hitch connections need to be capable of supporting the weight of the Hitch and  
attached implement, plus load.  
3.  
The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual  
cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be  
understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which  
cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.  
SAVe theSe inStructionS.  
SKU 97214  
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SpeciFicAtionS  
Capacity  
Fits most Category 1 Tractors up to 45 HP.  
27-1/2”  
Distance Between Arms  
Maximum Weight Capacity: 2000 lbs., dependent on tractor’s hitch capacity.  
unpAcking  
When unpacking, check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. If  
any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown  
on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.  
Set up inStructionS  
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.  
tractor center link  
top hook  
tractor lift Arms  
lower  
hook  
clevis pin (3)  
implement  
note: It is recommended that two people assist when connecting this product.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Fasten the Quick Hitch to the tractor’s lift arms using a Clevis Pin (3) with a flat  
bracket on one end, and secure with linchpins. See illustration above.  
Fasten the tractor’s Center Link to the top bracket of the Quick Hitch using a  
Clevis Pin (not included).  
Adjust the height of the Top Hook and connect it to the implement with a Link Pin  
(not included).  
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SKU 97214  
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4.  
Insert the implement’s lower mounts inside the hitch hooks, and lock by pressing  
down the latch handles.  
5.  
6.  
Check that all connections are tight before starting the work task.  
If the tractor has stabilizer arms, they will not fit into the Quick Hitch mounting  
area along with the lift arms. Use stabilizer chains, or some other longer  
Mounting Pin (neither included) to fasten the Quick Hitch to the tractor.  
latch handle  
top Bracket  
latch handle  
top hook  
clevis pin (4)  
r pin (4)  
lower hook  
linchpin (4)  
lower hook  
Mounting non-ASAe implements  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
If the implement does not meet ASAE specifications, use an Adapter Bracket (not  
included) to mount it to the Quick Hitch as illustrated on the next page.  
Remove the Top Hook by taking out the two Hex Bolts (2), Lock Washers (6), and  
Nut (7). Save hardware.  
Slide the Adapter Bracket over the Top Bracket of the Quick Hitch, and attach the  
top Link Pin.  
For most implements, the front hole (closest to implement) is recommended for  
the best vertical alignment.  
5.  
6.  
Attach the implement to the Adapter Bracket tab with a Link Pin.  
Check that all connections are tight before starting a task.  
SKU 97214  
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top Bracket  
Adapter Bracket  
(not included)  
link pins  
(not included)  
tractor center link  
implement  
Quick hitch  
MAintenAnce And SerVicing  
damaged products can fail, causing personal injury. do  
not use a damaged product. if abnormal noise or vibration  
occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.  
cAution  
cleaning, maintenance, and lubrication  
1.  
BeFore eAch uSe, inspect the general condition of the product. Check for  
loose screws, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts,  
and any other condition that may affect its safe operation.  
2.  
3.  
AFter uSe, clean external surfaces of the product with clean, moist cloth.  
Lubricate the Quick Hitch periodically for best results.  
SKU 97214  
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.  
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pleASe reAd the FolloWing cAreFullY  
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLy  
DIAgRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLy. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR  
DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANy REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTy OF ANy KIND TO THE BUyER THAT  
HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANy REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS  
QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANy PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR  
DISTRIBUTOR ExPRESSLy STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE  
UNDERTAKEN By CERTIFIEDAND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT By THE BUyER. THE BUyER  
ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITy ARISINg OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIgINAL  
PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISINg OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION  
OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.  
pArtS liSt & ASSeMBlY diAgrAM  
part  
description  
Qty  
part  
description  
Qty  
1
2
3
4
Main Frame  
1
2
2
3
5
6
7
8
Hook  
Nut  
1
2
2
1
Hex Bolt 1/2x2-1/8  
Clevis Pin  
Lock Washer  
Clevis Pin  
R Pin  
SKU 97214  
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liMited 90 dAY WArrAntY  
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high  
quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product  
is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date  
of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse,  
abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity,  
improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event  
be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special  
or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow  
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation  
of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTy IS ExPRESSLy IN LIEU OF ALL  
OTHER WARRANTIES, ExPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDINg THE WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABILITy AND FITNESS.  
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with  
transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint  
must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either  
repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price  
if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired  
products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted  
from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning  
the product.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights  
which vary from state to state.  
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd. • PO Box 6009 • Camarillo, CA 93011 • (800) 444-3353  
record product’s Serial number here:  
note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.  
note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available  
individually as replacement parts.  
SKU 97214  
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.  
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