Agri-Fab 45-0353 Owner`s manual
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1. 3 8 x 1 3 4 Lg Clevis Pin Hex Bolt 3 8 x 2 1 2 Lg Quick Attach Pin Hex Bolt 1 2 x 1 1 4 Lg Height Adjust Pin Hex Bolt 1 2 x 2 3 4 Lg Hitch Pin Cotter Pin Pulley Haircotter Pin Hitch Plate Lock Washer 5 16 Reclosable Strap Washer 1 2 Flat Hub Cap Washer 1 Flat Clip Spacer Wire Harness Assembly A B C D E F G H J K L M N NMNNWOHHHNNNNAYDW PH PONANH HH NW HH ma ZoN lt xs lt ec4nmo TS 3 www mymowerparts com For Agri Fab Discount Parts Call 606 678 9623 or 606 561 4983 ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 2 7 16 Wrenches 1 2 Wrenches 9 16 Wrenches 3 4 Wrenches or 10 Adjustable Wrenches Pliers Screwdriver Grease Gun 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 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 2 Attach the drawbar assembly to the trailer frame assembly using two 1 2 x 2 3 4 hex bolts and 1 2 Nylock hex nuts See figure 1 TRAILER FRAME ASSEMBLY 1 2 x 2 3 4 1 2 NYLOCK HEX BOLT HEX NUT 1 2 x 2 3 4 HEX BOLT 1 2 NYLOCK HEX NUT a HOLE IN SIDE OF DRAWBAR WIRE DETAIL DRAWBAR ASSEMBLY FIGURE 1 3 Slide an2. 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 4 TRAILER FRAME ASSEMBLY w HEIGHT ADJUST PIN ASSEMBLY HAIRCOTTER PIN 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 e Fill the wheel hub with grease using a grease gun e Repeat this step for the opposite axle AXLE SHAFT 1 FLAT WASHER COTTER PINS 1 FLAT WASHER HUB CAP FIGURE 3 www mymowerparts com 5 For Agri Fab Discount Parts Call 606 678 9623 or 606 561 4983 Install the hitch anchors onto the ends of the trailer frame The clevis pin hole should be to the inside Secure with four 3 8 x 2 1 2 hex bolts and 3 8 Nylock hex nuts Tighten the nuts only until they are just snug Slide each hitch anchor along the frame to align with the outer hole for category 1 implements or the inner hole are for category 0 implements Secure each hitch anchor w
3. Clip Hex Nut Nylock 6 32 Switch Assembly Wire Harness Assembly Lock Washer 5 16 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 Lg Winch Clevis Pin 3 8 x 3 Lg Height Adjust Pin Trailer Frame Assembly Wheel 15 x 6 00 lt QW WW AW WNhYHONMND A Washer 1 59 x 1 032 x 060 Hub Cap 1 1 2 Axle Assembly Hex Bolt 1 2 x 2 3 4 Lg Hex Nut Nylock 1 2 Drawbar Assembly Spacer Pulley Assembly Hex Nut Nylock 1 4 Cotter Pin 1 8 x 1 1 2 Hitch Pin Hex Bolt 1 4 x 1 3 4 Hex Bolt 3 8 x 1 3 4 Strap Reclosable Hex Bolt 1 2 x 1 1 4 Washer 1 2 Hitch Plate Owner s Manual not shown Speed amp P ali T the fastest way to purchase parts WWww Speedepart com www mymowerparts com For Agri Fab Discount Parts Call 606 678 9623 or 606 561 4983 Speed amp P ar T the fastest way to purchase parts WWw Speedepart com REPAIR PARTS Agri Fab Inc 303 West Raymond Sullivan IL 61951 217 728 8388 2004 Agri Fab Inc www agri fab com www mymowerparts com
4. For Agri Fab Discount Parts Call 606 678 9623 or 606 561 4983 Agri Fab OWNER S MANUAL Model No 45 0353 3 POINT HITCH TRAILER CAUTION Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully Safety e Assembly e Operation e Maintenance e Parts Speeds P ali T the fastest way to purchase parts WWW speedepart com PRINTED IN USA FORM NO 48975 REV 8 04 www mymowerparts com For Agri Fab Discount Parts Call 606 678 9623 or 606 561 4983 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 LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT STABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IT ADDITION OF AN ACCESSORY OR AN MEANS ATTENTION BECOME ALERT ATTACHMENT BE AWARE OF CHANG YOUR SARETY IS INVOLVED ING CONDITIONS ON SLOPES 1 Read this owner s manual and your vehicle s 8 Vehicle braking and stability may be affected by owner s manual before using this equipment the hitch trailer and attached implement Drive 2 Do not allow children to operate the vehicle the slowly when hitch trailer and attached implement is hitch trailer or any implement attached to the hitch in the transport position Stay off steep slopes trailer 9 Stop and inspect the equipment for damage after 3 Donotallow adults to operate the vehi
5. RE 11 8 ATTACHMENT ADJUSTMENT Use the switch on the tow vehicle to raise or lower the attachment Push the rope in button on the switch to raise the attachment Push the rope out button on the switch to lower the attachment When the attachment is in the lowered operating position there should be slack in the wire rope allow ing the implement to follow the contour of the ground MAINTENANCE 1 Check for and tighten any loose hardware before each use 2 Lubricate both wheel axles with grease before use each season 3 Inspect wire cable on winch before each use and replace cable if necessary 4 Refer to user s guide provided with winch for winch maintenance 5 Remove all dirt and rust Touch up paint before placing hitch trailer in storage 6 Store hitch trailer inside a dry area www mymowerparts com For Agri Fab Discount Parts Call 606 678 9623 or 606 561 4983 NOTES 9 www mymowerparts com For Agri Fab Discount Parts Call 606 678 9623 or 606 561 4983 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL NO 45 0353 3 POINT HITCH TRAILER 10 www mymowerparts com For Agri Fab Discount Parts Call 606 678 9623 or 606 561 4983 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL NO 45 0353 3 POINT HITCH TRAILER 2 2 4 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 Hex Nut Nylock 3 8 Haircotter Pin 1 8 x 2 3 8 Hitch Anchor Assembly Quick Attach Pin Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 2 1 2 Lg Screw 6 x 3 4 Screw 8 x 3 8
6. cle the hitch striking an object Repair any damage before con trailer or implement without proper instruction tinuing operation 4 Do not allow anyone to ride on the hitch trailer or 10 Keep all nuts and bolts tight and be sure that the attached implement equipment is in safe operating condition 5 Before lowering any implement attached to the 11 Before attaching or removing the hitch trailer or hitch trailer make sure no one is near the area of associated implement park and lock tow vehicle in operation a safe condition 6 Lower any implement attached to the hitch trailer 12 This hitch trailer is rated for category O and 1 when leaving the vehicle unattended implements 7 Wear appropriate footwear when using the hitch 13 Do not exceed 400 pounds of attachment weight trailer Implement attachments have sharp edges CARTON CONTENTS 1 Axle Assembly 2 5 Hitch Anchor Assembly 2 2 Trailer Frame Assembly 6 Drawbar Assembly 3 Switch 7 Wheel 2 4 Winch Parts Package see page 3 www mymowerparts com For Agri Fab Discount Parts Call 606 678 9623 or 606 561 4983 SHOWN FULL SIZE PARTS PACKAGE CONTENTS PARTS SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE KEY QTY DESCRIPTION KEY QTY DESCRIPTION Screw 8 x 3 8 Hex Nut Nylock 6 Screw 6 x 3 4 Hex Nut Nylock 1 4 Hex Bolt 1 4 x 1 3 4 Lg Hex Nut Nylock 3 8 Hex Bolt 5 16 x 1 Lg Hex Nut Nylock 1 2 Hex Bolt
7. ed positive or rear of the vehicle See figure 8 and negative you will need to check the direction of rotation after you complete the wiring hookup Reverse the winch hookup if the cable winds in when it should wind out 6 Connect the quick connectors for the switch and the wire harness 7 Check the direction of winch rotation The cable should unwind when the rope out button is pushed If the cable winds onto the winch in stead of unwinding check the battery harness Red should connect to positive and black to negative If the wire harness is correct reverse the wires connected to the winch 2 Connect the trailer to the vehicle hitch using the trailer hitch pin and a hair cotter pin 3 Connect the wire harness to the vehicle battery Secure the red wire to the positive terminal and the black wire to the negative terminal See figure 7 SWITCH QUICK CONNECTOR SWITCH 6 X 3 4 9 8 X 3 8 SCREW QUICK CONNECTOR TOURER WIRE HARNESS POSITIVE HOT POST L FIGURE 7 www mymowerparts com For Agri Fab Discount Parts Call 606 678 9623 or 606 561 4983 OPERATION KEEP CLEAR OF WINCH AND WIRE ROPE WHEN WINCH IS UNDER LOAD CONNECTING ATTACHMENT DO NOT EXCEED 400 POUNDS OF ATTACHMENT WEIGHT STABILITY OF TOWING VEHICLE COULD BE AFFECTED The 3 Point Hitch Trailer is only designed for towing category 0 or 1 attachments The total work
8. ing weight of any attachment must not exceed 400 pounds When the hitch trailer is attached to the tow vehicle the hitch pin used to connect the trailer to the vehicle hitch must be secured with the haircotter pin Failure to use the haircotter pin could result in the hitch trailer disconnecting from the tow vehicle Do not operate this trailer without first reading the safety precautions in this manual and in the winch operator s manual Refer to the owner s manual of the attachment you are towing with the hitch trailer for the operation instruc tions for that particular attachment Refer to the user s guide provided with the winch for the winch operation instructions Refer to the following paragraphs for the adjustments pertaining to the hitch trailer WIDTH ADJUSTMENT A category 0 attachment requires the hitch anchors to be moved to the inner locating holes on the trailer frame A category 1 attachment requires the hitch anchors to be moved to the outer locating holes Remove the haircotter pin and clevis pin to slide the hitch anchors to the proper position on the trailer frame for your particular attachment See figure 9 OUTER POSITION CAT 1 INNER POSITION CAT 0 FIGURE 9 The category 0 or 1 pins on the sides of the attach ment fit into the slots in the hitch anchors at each end of the trailer To secure the attachment to the trailer you must install a quick attach pin in each hitch anchor with the
9. ith a clevis pin and haircotter pin See figure 4 Install a quick attach pin in the slot of each hitch anchor Secure with a haircotter pin See figure 4 HITCH QUICK ATTACH PIN ANCHORS 3 8 x ok HEX BOLTS CLEVIS PIN I gt o S S Cai L LN 2 S x 3 8 NYLOCK 2 HEX NUTS HAIRCOTTER FIGURE 4 TENSION PLATE AT REAR Position the winch on the hitch trailer so that the tension plate is on the back of the winch and the wire rope feeds out from the bottom of the drum at the front Secure the winch to the trailer using two 5 16 x 1 hex bolts and 5 16 lock washers See figure 5 5 16 x 1 HEX BOLT 5 16 LOCK WASHER ALTERNATE MODELS FIGURE 5 10 WHEN OPERATING THE WINCH OR HANDLING THE WIRE ROPE FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY RELATED INFORMATION AS DETAILED IN THE MANUALS INCLUDED WITH THE WINCH Install three 1 4 x 1 3 4 hex bolts and 1 4 Nylock hex nuts through the pulley bracket welded to the drawbar Tighten the nuts but leave them loose enough that the bolts can still spin See figure 6 Set the winch drum to freewheel according to the instructions in the winch manual Pull enough wire rope from the drum to extend the hooked end of the rope past the hitch end of the drawbar See figure 6 Install a 1 spacer in the hub of the pulley Loop the wire rope under and around the pulley and then install the pulley in the bracket using a 3 8 x 1 3 4 hex b
10. olt and a 3 8 Nylock hex nut Tighten See figure 6 HOOK END OF WIRE ROPE PULLEY 3 8 NYLOCK HEX NUT 1 4 3 8 x 1 3 4 NYLOCK HEX BOLT ___ yo Re NUT 1 4 x 1 3 4 A HEX BOLT FIGURE 6 11 If the vehicle drawbar is too thick for the trailer hitch install the hitch plate to the bottom of the vehicle drawbar using the 1 2 x 1 1 4 hex bolt the 1 2 washer and a 1 2 Nylock nut See figure 7 1 2 x 1 1 4 1 2 WASHER PEABO ATTACH DRAWBAR TRAILER HITCH HERE HITCH PLATE EK 1 2 NYLOCK NUT FIGURE 7 www mymowerparts com For Agri Fab Discount Parts Call 606 678 9623 or 606 561 4983 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 4 Route the wire harness from the battery to the rear of the vehicle Be sure the wires are clear of any moving parts hot engine parts or pinch points Attach a clip to the quick connector on REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL the wire harness using a 6 x 3 4 screw anda FOR THE WINCH BEFORE MAKING nylock nut Clip the quick connector to the rear ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS rack See figure 8 NOTE The reclosable straps can be used instead of the clips for attaching the switch and quick 1 Connect the wires in the drawbar to the winch connector to the vehicle terminals securing red to positive and black to Megatv es mae Mgune z 5 Attach a clip to the switch using a 8 x 3 8 screw The switch can be attached at the front NOTE If the winch terminals are not mark
11. quick attach pin installed behind the category pin Then secure each quick attach pin with a hair cotter pin See figure 10 QUICK ATTACH PIN CATEGORY PIN FIGURE 10 www mymowerparts com For Agri Fab Discount Parts Call 606 678 9623 or 606 561 4983 LEVELING ADJUSTMENT DO NOT ADJUST TRAILER HEIGHT WITH ATTACHMENT RAISED PER SONAL INJURY CAN RESULT The trailer height must be adjusted after the trailer is attached to the vehicle to obtain the best performance out an attached implement Holes in the trailer frame provide for a 1 inch height change Holes in the axle assembly provide for a 2 inch height change From the lowest setting the trailer height can be raised 11 inches Remove the haircotter pin to remove the height adjust pin Install the pin in the upper or lower hole of the trailer frame and the appropriate hole of the axle assembly Adjust the trailer height so that the frame of the attached implement is horizontal during operation If the implement will penetrate below ground level dur ing operation adjust the trailer height so that the implement is level while above ground and then lower the trailer a distance equal to the approximate operat ing depth of the implement Make sure the axle as semblies are set at the same height See figure 11 ADJUST OPERATING POSITION OF ATTACHMENT BY MOVING AXLE ASSEMBLY UP OR DOWN ATTACHMENT FRAME OPERATING LEVEL DURING OPERATION DEPTH FIGU
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