Adjustable Tongue System; Safety Chain; Spring Balancer - HORST WAGONS CONTOUR CHCFRF30 Operator's Manual

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Adjustable Tongue System

The header wagon adjustable tongue features include:
Dual 3 meter (10ft) Grade 70 Safety Chain including
clevis slip hook w/safety latch
Double spring tongue balancer assembly
Retractable tongue pull out with auto lock latch.
5 Position extendable tongue pull out

Safety Chain:

After attaching the clevis hitch use the safety chain
assembly to secure your wagon to the tow vehicle
• Attach the tow hook to the hitch point on the tow
vehicle, or wrap the chain around the hitch point and
attach the hook to the chain.
• Ensure safety latch is closed on the hook.
• Store the chain by securing it around the tongue.

Spring Balancer:

Springs offset and balance the weight of the tongue
making it easier to hook up.
• Tension may be adjusted by tightening up the 2 nuts
at the end of the eye bolts. (see illustration) Ensure
that both nuts are tightened the same amount.
WARNING
!
Machine Runaway Hazard
NEVER tow the wagon on a public road with-
out a properly sized hitch pin retainer and a
safety chain secured.
Safety Latch
WARNING
!
Pinch Point Hazard
When hitching or unhitching, be aware of
pinch points at the hitch point, spring balancer
and tongue pivot
Tension Adjustment Nuts
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