Agri-Fab 45-0353 Owner’s Manual

Agri-Fab ®

OWNER'S

MANUAL

Model No.

45-0353

CAUTION:

Read Rules for

Safe Operation

and Instructions

Carefully

3-POINT HITCH TRAILER

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

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PRINTED IN USA

FORM NO. 48975 (2/04)

SAFETY RULES

Remember, any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to
operate the equipment. Exercise caution at all times when using power equipment.

CAUTION: VEHICLE BRAKING AND

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT
MEANS - ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

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STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED BYTHE
ADDITION OFAN ACCESSORY OR AN
ATTACHMENT. BE AWARE OF CHANG-
ING CONDITIONS ON SLOPES.

1. Read this owner's manual and your vehicle's
owner's manual before using this equipment.

2. Do not allow children to operate the vehicle, the
hitch trailer, or any implement attached to the hitch

trailer.

3. Do not allow adults to operate the vehicle, the hitch
trailer, or implement without proper instruction.

4. Do not allow anyone to ride on the hitch trailer or
attached implement.

5. Before lowering any implement attached to the
hitch trailer, make sure no one is near the area of
operation.

6. Lower any implement attached to the hitch trailer
when leaving the vehicle unattended.

7. Wear appropriate footwear when using the hitch
trailer. Implement attachments have sharp edges!

CARTONCONTENTS

1. Axle Assembly (2)

2. Trailer Frame Assembly

3. Switch

4. Wire Harness Assembly

5. Winch

6. Hitch Anchor Assembly (2)

7. Drawbar Assembly

8. Wheel (2)
Parts Package (see page 3)

8. Vehicle braking and stability may be affected by
the hitch trailer and attached implement. Drive
slowly when hitch trailer and attached implement is
in the transport position. Stay off steep slopes.

9. Stop and inspect the equipment for damage after
striking an object. Repair any damage before con-
tinuing operation.

10. Keep all nuts and bolts tight and be sure that the
equipment is in safe operating condition.

11. Before attaching or removing the hitch trailer or
associated implement, park and lock tow vehicle in

a safe condition.

12. This hitch trailer is rated for category 0 and 1
implements.

13. Do not exceed 400 pounds of attachment weight.

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PARTS PACKAGE CONTENTS - PARTS SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

KEY QTY. DESCRIPTION KEY

A 1 Screw, #8 x 3/8" M
B 1 Screw, #6 x 3/4" N
C 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1" Lg. 0

D 3 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1-3/4" Lg. P
E 1 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 1-3/4" Lg. Q

F 4 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 2-1/2" Lg. R

G 2 Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 2-3/4" Lg. S

H 2 Clevis Pin T

I 1 Hex Nut, Nylock #6 U

J 3 Hex Nut, Nylock, 1/4" V
K 5 Hex Nut, Nylock, 3/8" W

L 2 Hex Nut, Nylock, 1/2" X

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DESCRIPTION

Lock Washer, 5/16"

Washer, 1" Flat

Spacer
Cotter Pin

Haircotter Pin

Quick Attach Pin

Height Adjust Pin
Hitch Pin

Reclosable Strap
Hub Cap
Pulley

Clip

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ASSEMBLY

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(2)

(1)

(2)
(2)

(1)
(1)

Remove all loose parts and the hardware package
from the shipping carton. Lay out and identify each
part and the common hardware as shown on pages 2
and 3. Be sure the carton is empty before discarding.

1 .

2. Attach the drawbar assembly to the trailer frame

7/1 6" Wrenches
1/2" Wrenches
9/1 6" Wrenches

3/4" Wrenches or 10" Adjustable Wrenches
Pliers

Grease Gun

Insert the long wires from the switch through the
hole under the hitch bracket in the side of the

drawbar. Route the wires out through the rear end
of the drawbar. See figure 1.

assembly using two 1/2" x 2-3/4" hex bolts and
1/2" Nylock hex nuts. See figure 1.

1/2" NYLOCK

112" x 2-314" TRAILER
HEX BOLT FRAME

HEX.UT

l 112" x 2-3/4"

HEX BOLT

TRAILER FRAME
ASSEMBLY

HEIGHT
ADJUST PIN

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HAIRCOTTER PIN

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AXLE
ASSEMBLY

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AXLE SHAFT

FIGURE 2

4.

Install the wheels (see figure 3):

• Install a cotter pin in the inner hole of the axle
shaft.

• Install a wheel on the axle shaft with a 1" flat
washer on each side of the wheel. Be sure the

air stem is toward the outside for easy access.

• Install another cotter pin in outer hole of axle.

• Install a hub cap, snapping it onto the washer.

• Fill the wheel hubs with grease using a grease
gun.

• Repeat this step for the opposite axle.

112" NYLOCK
HEX NUT '_

HOLE IN
SIDE OF DRAWBAR

WIRE DETAIL

DRAWBAR ASSEMBLY

FIGURE 1

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Slide an axle assembly up through one end of the
trailer frame, with the shaft of the axle pointing
out. Pin the axle to the frame using a height adjust
pin and a haircotter pin. Repeat this step for the
other axle assembly on the opposite end of the
trailer. Be sure both axles are pinned at the same
height. See figure 2.

AXLE SHAFT

1" FLAT
WASHER

HUB CAP

FIGURE 3

-_ COTTER PINS

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1" FLAT WASHER

WHEEL