HAUL MASTER 90018 Assembly instructions

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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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Specifications
Load Capacity 1500 lb* evenly distributed across ramp
*See dynamic load warning below.
Maximum Tailgate Height 34″
Important Safety Information
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH:
Read and understand all warnings and follow all instructions in this manual
and this item’s warning label exactly, especially when loading an ATV.
1. Before use:
a. Read and understand manual.
b. Inspect before every use; do not
use if parts loose or damaged.
c. Turn vehicle’s ignition OFF
and set parking brake.
d. Clean dirt, oil and debris off
ramp and allow ramp to dry.
e. Unfold ramp completely.
f. Set up only on solid,
level, dry surface.
g. Turn ramp so flange end faces
downward. Position ramp so that
tongues fully contact tailgate.
h. Properly connect safety chains.
2. Load and unload vehicle slowly.
Do not ride vehicle up or down ramp.
3. Do not exceed 1500 lb capacity
evenly distributed. Be aware of
dynamic loading! Sudden load
movement may briefly create excess
load causing product failure.
4. Use safety chains as intended only.
5. Use as intended only. Do not use:
a. as ladder,
b. if tailgate on carrying vehicle
is higher than 34″, or
c. to load vehicle with wheel
width wider than ramp.
6. Ground contact. Use your Ramp
on a solid, level, flat, dry surface.
Make sure the tongues fully contact
the tailgate of the vehicle.
7. Clean Ramps. Prior to each use,
clean dirt, oil, or any debris off ramps.
8. The Ramps are not designed
to be used separately.
9. This product is not a toy. Do not allow
children to play with or near this item.
10. Maintain product labels and
nameplates. These carry
important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
11. All persons not involved in the
loading process must stand clear
of the ramps. Keep children
away. Children must not be
allowed in the work area.
12. Do not exceed tailgate
weight capacity.

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13. Avoid working alone. If an accident
happens, an assistant can bring help.
14. Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered and dark areas invite injuries.
15. Store idle equipment.
When not in use, store ramps in
a dry location to inhibit rust.
16. Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. Protective clothes
and nonskid footwear are recommended
when working. Wear restrictive hair
covering to contain long hair.
17. Wear ANSI-approved impact
safety goggles, a safety helmet,
and heavy-duty work gloves
when loading, unloading
or handling ramps.
18. Keep proper footing and balance
when loading or unloading. Do
not walk on the ramp.
19. Before loading, line up vehicle with
center of ramp. Keep wheels lined up
with ramp at all times during loading.
20. Do not modify this product.
21. Stay alert. Watch what you are
doing, use common sense. Do not
use any ramp when you are tired.
22. Check for damaged parts. Before
using any ramp, any part that appears
damaged should be carefully checked
to determine that it will perform its
intended function. Check for any
broken parts or mounting fixtures and
any other condition that may affect
proper operation. Any part that is
damaged should be properly repaired
or replaced by a qualified technician.
23. Replacement parts and
accessories. When servicing, use
only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts will void the
warranty. Only use accessories
intended for use with this ramp.
24. Do not use ramp if under the
influence of alcohol or drugs. Read
warning labels on prescriptions to
determine if your judgment or reflexes
are impaired while taking drugs. If there
is any doubt, do not use the ramp.
25. The warnings, cautions, and instructions
discussed in this instruction manual
cannot cover all possible conditions
and situations that may occur. 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.
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Setup and Operation Instructions
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the
beginning of this document including all text under subheadings therein
before set up or use of this product.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Make sure the vehicle is turned off and in
gear or park, with the emergency brake engaged and the wheels blocked.
Make sure the Ramp is completely open and the securing chains and hooks are
secured onto the vehicle. Make sure the Ramp is clean and dry before loading.
Setup
Safety Chain
Hinges
Tri-fold
Ramp
Tongues
Figure A: Components
1. When folded, the Ramp will be
wrapped in the Safety Chains
and Hooks. Release the hooks
and unfold the Ramp completely.
2. Make sure the tailgate the Ramp
will sit on is dry and clean.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY: Tailgate must not be higher
than 34’. The lower the tailgate the
safer loading and unloading will be.
3. Sit the Tongues (angled lips) of the
Ramp on the tailgate. Stretch the
Safety Chain on each side of the Ramp
up into the inside of the truck bed.
4. Attach the hook on each Safety Chain
to a secure attachment point on
the inside of the truck bed.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY: SAFETY CHAINS MUST BE
CONNECTED TO SECURE ATTACHMENT
POINTS ABLE TO WITHSTAND THE
PULLING FORCE OF LOADING. THEY
MUST ALSO BE TAUT ENOUGH TO
PREVENT THE RAMP FROM COMING
OFF THE VEHICLE BEING LOADED.
5. Pull the loading ramp back until
the chains are tight. The entire
tongue portion of the Ramp must
fit onto the tailgate; if not, adjust
the Safety Chains accordingly, or
shorter chains must be used.
Chain Adjustment
1. Remove the bolt and washer that
hold the safety chain to the Ramp.
2. Reinsert the bolt through a link that
will shorten the chain so the loading
ramp can not be pulled backwards
more than an inch or two.
3. Make sure that the bolt is properly
tightened and the washer prevents the
bolt from slipping through the chain link.
4. Adjust the other chain to equal length.

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ATV Loading and Unloading
• Do not use this ramp to load or unload any vehicle that weighs
more than 1500 lb* evenly distributed across ramp.
• Do not use this ramp to load or unload any vehicle that is wider than the ramp.
• Do not use this ramp to load or unload any vehicle that is carrying gear.
• Do not use this ramp if the tailgate on the vehicle being loaded or
unloaded is higher than half the ramp’s length (34″). The lower
the tailgate the safer loading and unloading will be.
• Do not walk on the ramp.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Riding an ATV while
loading or unloading is dangerous and should not be attempted.
*WARNING! Be aware of dynamic loading! Sudden load movement
may briefly create excess load causing the Ramp to fail.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: All persons not involved in the
process must stand clear of the Ramp and truck. Keep children and pets away.
Loading Using a Winch (not included)
1. The winch and mounting/
connection points must all have
appropriate capacity to pull the
ATV up the ramp safely.
2. ATV Mounted Winch Setup:
Unwind cable from the winch and attach
it to a secure mounting location on the
truck, at the same height as the winch
will be after the ATV has been loaded.
3. Truck Mounted Winch Setup:
Attach the cable to the bottom
front part of the frame.
4. While operating the winch,
stand back and to the side of
the ATV, with the vehicle between
you and the winch cable.
5. Operate the winch to slowly load
the ATV onto the vehicle.
6. Once the ATV is loaded, set parking
brake immediately and secure it with
four tie down straps (not included),
one on each side of the front, and one
on each side at the rear of the ATV.
Unloading
1. Have an assistant monitor the Ramp
tongue for slippage on the tailgate.
2. Setup the ramp on the truck bed as
explained under Setup. Remove
all tie down straps and securing
equipment from the ATV.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY: Be sure the ATV is centered
on ramp. Do not walk on the ramp.
3. While staying off the ATV and the
ramp, start the engine, disengage the
parking brake, put the transmission
into reverse, and make sure the
wheels are in a straight line with
the ramp. While holding the brake,
position yourself in front of the ATV.
4. Release the brake and push on the ATV
to get it started down the ramp. Allow
the ATV to roll down naturally, do not
attempt to steer it or apply the brakes.
If it stops while on the ramp, gently
give it throttle to back it off the ramp.

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2-Wheel Bike Loading and Unloading
• Do not use this ramp to load or unload any bike that weighs
more than 1500 lb* evenly distributed across ramp.
• Do not use this ramp to load or unload any bike that is carrying gear.
• Do not use this ramp if the tailgate on the vehicle being loaded or
unloaded is higher than half the ramp’s length (34″). The lower
the tailgate the safer loading and unloading will be.
• Do not walk on the ramp.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Riding a bike while
loading or unloading is dangerous and should not be attempted.
*WARNING! Be aware of dynamic loading! Sudden load movement
may briefly create excess load causing the Ramp to fail.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: All persons not involved in the
process must stand clear of the Ramp and truck. Keep children and pets away.
Loading
1. Do not attempt to load any dirt bike
or other 2-wheel motor bike alone.
Have a qualified adult assist.
NOTE: While most dirt bikes are light
enough to safely load with two people, a third
person can make the job easier and safer.
2. Line up the 2-wheel bike
with one of the Ramps.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY: Do not walk on the ramp.
3. With one person pushing the bike
slowly up the Ramp, a helper should be
in the bed of the hauling vehicle both
to guide and to apply the brake if it is
necessary to stop the bike while it is
on the Ramp. Have one person with a
hand on the bike hand brake for safety.
4. Once the person inside the truck bed
has hold of the handle bars, apply
the brake and steady the bike while
the other person moves behind the
bike (but off to one side) and pushes
it all the way into the truck bed.
5. Once the bike is safely loaded, secure it
with four tie down straps (not included),
one on each side of the front, and one
on each side at the rear of the bike.
Unloading
1. Position the Ramp against the
truck tailgate behind the rear
tire of the bike and attach the
Safety Chain to the truck bed.
2. Remove the tie-down
straps (not included).
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY: Do not walk on the ramp.
3. Slowly and carefully while using an
assistant, push the bike backwards until
the back tire is at the top of the Ramp.
With one person on the ground behind
and to the side of the Ramp, slowly
push the bike onto the Ramp. Someone
must always hold the hand brake.
4. Slowly work the bike down the
Ramp and onto the ground.

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Maintenance and Servicing
Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualified technician.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
Remove the ramp from the vehicle before performing any maintenance or service.
Do not use damaged equipment. If Ramp is damaged
have the problem corrected before further use.
Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication
1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the
general condition of the Ramp.
Check for:
• loose hardware,
• misalignment or binding of parts,
• cracked or broken parts, and
• any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
2. Clean the ramp after each use.
Make sure any dirt, oil, grease, or
debris are not on the Ramp.
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defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase.
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