HAUL MASTER 92655 Assembly instructions

92655
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Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly,
operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the
back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).
Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference. 20h
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Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
Tools required for assembly an d se rv ic e may n ot b e in cl uded.
Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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Specifications
Load Capacity 500 lb.
Vehicle Hitch
Receiver Size
2" (Vehicle hitch requires a
Class III or better tow rating.)
Inside Platform 47-1/4" L x 20-5/8" W x 6-5/8" H
Overall Dimensions 49" L x 33-1/2" W x 10-3/8" H
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Assembly Precautions
1. Assemble only according to these instructions.
Improper assembly can create hazards.
2. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
heavy-duty work gloves during assembly.
3. Keep assembly area clean and well lit.
4. Keep bystanders out of the area during assembly.
5. Weight capacity and other product capabilities apply
to properly and completely assembled product only.
Use Precautions
1. This product is not a toy. Do not allow
children to play with or near this item.
2. Use as intended only.
3. Inspect before every use; do not use
if parts are loose or damaged.
4. Do not exceed listed weight capacity, evenly
distributed. Be aware of dynamic loading!
Sudden load movement may briefly create
excess load causing product failure.
5. Maintain product labels and nameplates.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
6. To prevent fire and heat damage to carrier
and cargo, DO NOT install near vehicle exhaust.
Carrier may not be compatible with
vehicles with rear-facing exhaust.
Specific Safety Rules
1. Follow DOT guidelines for installation and use.
2. Install sufficiently far away from hot exhaust to
prevent heat damage to carrier or cargo.
3. Secure load before moving.
4. Turn vehicle’s ignition OFF, set parking brake, and
chock wheels before installing, loading, or unloading.
5. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles
and heavy-duty work gloves during
installation, loading, and unloading.
6. Always secure the Carrier as close to your
vehicle as possible, minimizing the distance of
the Carrier and its load from your vehicle.
7. Keep Carrier clean and dry.
8. Load heaviest items toward the center of the
Carrier. Be aware of openings and use larger
containers that will not fall through gaps in the
Carrier’s framework. Only use Carrier with a
properly installed Class III or better 2" hitch receiver
capable of supporting the Carrier and its load.
9. 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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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.
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.
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. 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.
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Functions
Red
Hinge
Red
Hinge
Red
Hinge
Support
Tube
Reflector
Red
Hinge
Side
Panel
Base
Side
Panel
Reflector
Front Panel
Back Panel
Support
Tube
Hitch Pin
R-Clip
Assembly 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.
Note: For additional information regarding the
parts listed in the following pages, refer to Parts
List and Assembly Diagram on page 6.
Note: Finger tighten all connections
until assembly is done.
1. Lay the Base on a flat, level, hard surface.
2. Install the Front, Back and Side Panels with M5
Hex bolts (4), secure with M5 Locknuts (5).
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5
Figure A
Note: All Panels should be installed
inside the rails of the Base.
3. Align holes on red hinges on all
four corners of the Panels.
4. Insert M8x40 Cup-Head Hex Bolts (7) into
hinges and secure with M8 Locknuts (8).
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8
Figure B
5. Put assembled Carrier on top of Support Tube,
making sure the 4 mounting holes are aligned.
6. Place M8 Flat Washers (10) over holes,
insert M8x45 Cup-Head Hex Bolts (9), and
secure from below with M8 Locknuts (8).
7. Tighten all bolts securely.

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Operation Instructions
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Make sure the vehicle is turned off and in gear
or park, with the emergency brake engaged and the wheels chocked.
Make sure the Carrier is secured onto the vehicle.
Make sure the Carrier is clean and dry before loading.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY: Do not exceed this Carrier’s
maximum weight capacity of 500 pounds.
1. With assistance, lift the Carrier and insert
the Support Tube into the towing vehicle’s
2″ hitch receiver (not included).
2. Slide the Hitch Pin through the pin holes and
fasten in place by inserting the R-Clip.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
Make sure that the Hitch Pin is completely
inserted and the R-Clip is securely attached.
3. With assistance, place items to be loaded
onto the Carrier. Center load on Carrier.
Secure the load in place using appropriate
tie-downs, ropes, flags, etc. (not included).
Maintenance and Servicing
Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
Remove load from the Carrier before performing any maintenance or service.
Do not use damaged equipment. If the Carrier is damaged have the problem corrected before further use.
Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication
1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general
condition of the Carrier. 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 Carrier after each use. Make sure dirt,
oil, grease, and debris are not on the Carrier.
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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST IN THIS DOCUMENT
AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY
REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO
MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS
OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES
THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND
LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY
ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS
THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.
Parts List and Assembly Diagram
Parts List
Part Description Qty
1 Side Panels 2
2 Base 1
3 Back Panel 1
4 M5 Hex Bolt 16
5 M5 Locknut 16
6 Front Panel 1
7 M8x40 Cup-Head Hex Bolt 4
Part Description Qty
8 M8 Locknut 8
9 M8x45 Cup-Head Hex Bolt 4
10 M8 Flat Washer 4
11 Support Tube 1
12 Hitch Pin 1
13 R-Clip 1
Record Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.
Note: Some parts are listed for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually
as replacement parts. Specify UPC 193175321909 when ordering parts.

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Assembly Diagram
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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. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly,
to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper
installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries
to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of
our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges
prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise.
If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may
elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will
return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted
from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.