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Copyright 2007 by Harbor Freight Tools 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. Model 96462 ®...
WArNINg CAUTION CAUTION NOTICe NOTICe CAUTION CAUTION SKU 96462 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SAVE THIS mANuAL dANgER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNINg indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Use of this product for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. SKU 96462 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SAVe THeSe INSTrUCTIONS...
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 96462 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 4...
*Installation requires professional welding. 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.
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Screws (2) provided. WARNING! Make sure all welds are strong and capable of holding the tension placed on them by the Sway Control unit before going on to the next step. SKU 96462 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 6...
WARNINg! Make sure that the Spring Clip (4) is closed and not bent open. The Spring Clip (4) will fall out if it does not have proper tension. (See Figure F) SKU 96462 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 8...
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After a 1,000 mile break-in period, remove and clean the Slide Bar (14) using a wire brush or steel wool. Then lubricate and re-install the Slide Bar. The Slide Bar should then be cleaned every 10,000 miles. (See Assy. diagram) SKU 96462 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 9...
Not enough sway Sway control tension insufficient. control. SKU 96462 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Troubleshooting possible Causes Disconnect Sway Control unit from tow vehicle when backing up. Adjust Brake Torsional Screw 1/4 turn clockwise.
Mounting Plate Screw Trailer Tongue Ball Spring Clip Handle Brake Torsional Screw Plate SKU 96462 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Q’ty part description Inside Friction Plate Sway Control Ball Mount Bar Spring Lock Washer Sway Control Ball Slide Bar Q’ty...
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.