Harbor Freight Tools 69687 Owner's Manual

Specifications

Load Capacity 500 lb.

Vehicle Hitch Receiver Size 2" - Class III or better hitches

Inside Platform 47" L x 27-5/8" W x 7-1/2" H

Exterior Platform 49-7/8" L x 29-1/2" W x 8-1/2" H

Removable Ramp 41-1/2" L x 27-3/4" W x 1-1/2" H

Overall Dimensions w/ ramp up 50" L x 40-1/2" W x 43-1/2" H

Important Safety Information

Specific Safety Rules

1. Do not ride in vehicle being loaded or
unloaded. Load and unload vehicle
slowly, according to manual instructions.

2. Do not use if carrier is higher than

12.5” from bottom of ramp.

3. Follow DOT guidelines for use.

4. Do not exceed 500 lb. capacity. Be
aware of dynamic loading! Sudden
load movement may briefly create
excess load causing product failure.

5. Do not exceed 55 MPH while
carrier is attached.

6. Remove ramp and secure
load before moving.

7. Turn vehicle’s ignition OFF
and set parking brake before
loading or unloading.

8. Keep ramp clean.

9. This product is not a toy. Do not allow
children to play with or near this item.

10. Use as intended only.

11. Inspect before every use; do not use
if parts are loose or damaged.

12. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles
and heavy-duty work gloves during
use. Prior to transporting a load
make sure the Ramp of the Carrier
is in its upright position and locked in
place with the Pins and Lock Pins.

13. Both feet of the Carrier’s Ramp must
rest flat on a solid, level, and flat surface
when loading and unloading an object.

14. Only use the Carrier with a properly
installed Class III or better 2 inch
hitch receiver capable of supporting
the Carrier and its load.

15. Maintain product labels and
nameplates. These carry important
safety information. If unreadable
or missing, contact Harbor Freight
Tools for a replacement.

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General safety

1. Make sure the area in which the Carrier
is assembled is clean and well lit.

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

2. Keep children and bystanders away
while assembling the Carrier.

Carrier use and care

1. Use the correct Carrier for your
application. The correct Carrier will

do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.

2. Store the Carrier out of reach of children
and do not allow people unfamiliar
with the Carrier or these instructions
to use the Carrier. Use of carrier by

untrained people may not be safe.

3. Stay alert, watch what you are doing
and use common sense when using the
Carrier. Do not use the Carrier while
you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment

of inattention while using the Carrier
may result in serious personal injury.

3. Maintain the Carrier. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the
Carrier’s operation. If damaged,
have the Carrier repaired before
use. Many accidents are caused

by poorly maintained equipment.

4. Use this Carrier in accordance with
these instructions and in the manner
intended for this particular type of
product, taking into account the area
conditions and the task to be performed.

Use of this Carrier for operations
different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.

Service

Have this Carrier serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the Carrier is maintained.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Assembly

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

Parts List and Assembly Diagram on page 11.

1. Set Bed (1) on a flat, secure work area able to support weight of Carrier.

2. Use Small Bolts (12) and Nuts (13) to connect all supports (5-8) to Bed. See Figure 1.

Note: Do not fully tighten Bolts and
make sure Supports With Reflector
(6) are on the same side.

6

5

7

5

Figure 1

7

6

1

7

8

3. Use the small Bolts and Nuts to connect the U-Brace (2) to the top of the Supports.
See Figure 2.

Note: Make sure the ends of the
U-Brace face the open side.

4. Use a wrench and/or
screwdriver (sold separately)
to tighten all Bolts and Nuts
until the Carrier Bed frame is
secure.

2

Figure 2

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