Muddy the Liberty MTP3000 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ATTENTION!!
WHEN YOU SEE A “ WARNING!” BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES
CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
PLEASE NOTE THAT WARNING! statements have been placed throughout this Instruction Manual. These
statements point out important safety information and instructions, which, if not followed could endanger the
personal safety and/or property of the operator. It is imperative that the operator of this product, or any other
product(s) read and follow all the instructions and warnings contained in this Manual prior to attempting to use
this product(s), or any other product(s). Failure to comply with these instructions and/or warnings may result in
serious personal injury or death!
This instruction manual complies with the ASTM standard F2123 - Standard Practice for Treestand Instructions.
PO Box 454 • Windom, MN 56101 • [phone]
www.GoMuddy.com
January 2018. Published by Premier Outdoor Equipment, LLC., Windom, Minnesota
© 2018 Premier Outdoor Equipment, LLC. All rights reserved.
The Liberty
Model MTP3000

ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A “ WARNING!” BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT.
This instruction manual complies with the ASTM standard F2123 - Standard Practice for Treestand Instructions.
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TRIPOD USAGE INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS
WARNING! This Muddy® product carries strict weight restrictions.
DO NOT use this product if you exceed these total weight limitations.
Please note that these weight limitations include the user(s) and their
equipment. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
injury or death!
Thank you for your purchase of this quality Muddy® product. To ensure your
personal safety, please take a moment to carefully read this Instruction Manual
in its entirety before attempting to set-up, install, remove and/or otherwise
use this Muddy® product(s). Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death!
Shall you have any questions about the installation, removal, and/or use of
this product, or any other Muddy® product(s) do not hesitate to call one of
our customer service representatives toll free at [phone] or visit us
online at www.GoMuddy.com. Our customer service representatives will
answer any questions you may have about any of the complete line of
Muddy® products.
If you nd damaged or missing parts in a newly purchased product, please
return this product to the retailer for replacement.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WARNING! Statements have been placed throughout
this Instruction Manual. These statements point out important safety
information and instructions, which, if not followed could endanger the
personal safety and/or property of the operator(s). It is imperative that
the operator(s) of this product, or any other Muddy® product(s) read and
follow all the instructions and warnings contained in this Instruction Manual
prior to attempting to use this Muddy® product(s), or any other Muddy®
product(s). Failure to comply with these instructions and/or warnings may
result in serious personal injury or death!
WARNING! Failure to read and strictly comply with the instructions
contained in this Instruction Manual may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Falls from a freestanding platform can occur anytime after
leaving the ground. These falls may result in serious injury or death! For
your personal safety, please take a moment to carefully read this product(s)
instruction manual in its entirety before attempting to assemble, set-up,
install, remove, and/or otherwise use this Muddy® product(s). At least
annually, review the contents of this instruction manual. Additionally, keep
these instructions for the entire duration that you own this product(s).
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! The safe use and operation of this product(s) is the sole
responsibility of the user. It is also the sole responsibility of the owner
to provide any person(s) who borrow or purchase this product(s) with
this instruction manual. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in serious injury or death! Additionally, failure to follow this warning
may subject you to personal liability penalties as determined by the U.S.
Judicial system.
WARNING! DO NOT use this or any other Muddy® product(s) if you
have a history of heart problems, back problems, impaired vision, joints
that lock-up, spinal fusions, equilibrium problems, high blood pressure, are
not well-rested and/or any other physical impairment that may limit your
ability to use and/or operate this product(s) in the safe manner outlined in
this Instruction Manual. Additionally, do not use this or any other Muddy®
product(s) if you are currently taking medication (including prescription)
and/or using and/or consuming any substance, including alcohol, that may
limit your ability to use this Muddy® product(s) as outlined and described in
the Instruction Manual. Never use a freestanding platform treestand when
feeling ill, nauseous or dizzy. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Do not remove, modify and/or omit any portion or otherwise
mechanically modify this product(s) or its assemblies in any manner.
Modication, misuse and/or part substitution may result in serious injury
or death!
WARNING! Several Muddy® freestanding platform treestands are equipped
with a footrest, armrests, backrest, and/or shooting rail. Neither the footrest,
armrests, backrest nor the shooting rail have been designed to support the
users weight. Under no circumstances shall you place any more than fteen
(15) pounds (7 kg) of weight on these structures. Doing so will put the user in
serious risk of injury or death. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in serious or death!
WARNING! Prior to each hunt, you must inform someone of your
hunting location and the expected duration of your hunt. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Prior to each hunt, make sure that you have a signaling device
(e.g., mobile phone, radio, whistle, signal are or Personal Locator Device [PLD])
in your possession and in an operable condition. This device must be within
easy access shall you experience the need to contact emergency assistance.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! This product(s) is designed for adult use only. No one under
the age of 16 shall attempt to use this or any other product(s) without direct
adult supervision. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
injury or death!
WARNING! Prior to attempting to use this or any other Muddy®
product(s) you must take a moment and become familiar with its assembly,
setup, installation, use, and removal. You must practice installing, setting up,
using and removal of this product(s) at ground-level prior to attempting to
use it at heights above ground-level. Once you have become thoroughly
knowledgeable and comfortable with this Muddy® product(s) setup,
installation, use, and removal at ground-level, you are now ready to use it at
heights above ground-level. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death!
WARNING! NEVER hunt out of a freestanding platform treestand at
heights at which you are not completely comfortable. Depending on the
hunting conditions, choose the minimum hunting height that allows for
safe, eective hunting. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death!
MTP3000 • THE LIBERTY MAX. OCCUPANCY  One (1)
CARRYING CAPACITY USERS AND EQUIPMENT 300 lbs/136 kg

READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT.
This instruction manual complies with the ASTM standard F2123 - Standard Practice for Treestand Instructions.
ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A “ WARNING!” BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
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WARNING! Strict weight limitations have been set for each product(s)
to ensure your personal safety. Note the weight limitations and maximum
occupancy for your Muddy® product(s). This weight limit includes the user(s)
and equipment. NEVER EXCEED THESE WEIGHT LIMITATIONS! Failure to
follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! DO NOT attempt to use this or any other Muddy® product(s)
when ice, snow, and/or freezing rain has deposited or formed on any portion
of the stand you intend to climb. Do not attempt to use this or any other
Muddy® product(s) when thunderstorms are threatening and/or present
within ve (5) miles (8 km). Do not attempt to use this or any other product(s)
when any other adverse weather condition(s) presents itself. These include,
but are not limited to, weather condition(s) which have the potential for
producing winds, lightning, rain, snow, sleet and/or any other atmospheric
condition which may limit the user’s ability to operate this Muddy® product(s)
in a safe manner as described in this Instruction Manual. Shall inclement
weather conditions arise during your use of this Muddy® product(s), return
to the ground immediately and seek proper man-made shelter. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Never attempt to climb up or climb down with a weapon
and/or gear in your possession. ALWAYS unload your weapon and pull it
up to hunting height using a tether or pull up rope. ALWAYS lower your
unloaded weapon down to the ground prior (when raising or lowering
rearms, the chamber must be open and the barrel pointing downward
toward the ground) to attempting to climb down. Use this same method
when raising or lowering all other gear. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Thoroughly inspect this product or any other Muddy®
product(s) (and its components) prior to each use for signs of wear, rot,
corrosion, cracks, deterioration and/or any other type of damage(s). DO
NOT expose your freestanding platform treestand to extended exposure
to direct sunlight, excessive heat or freezing temperature. Do not use
your freestanding platform treestand or any other product(s) if they show
evidence of wear, rot, corrosion, cracks, deterioration and/or any other type
of damage(s). Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury
or death!
WARNING! Never jump or bounce on a freestanding platform treestand
seat. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Always wear the appropriate foot wear when using a
freestanding platform treestand. A good non-slip safety boot is important to
your personal safety. Be especially careful that boot laces do not get hooked
on the freestanding platform treestand or any of its components (tuck
shoelaces into boot before climbing). Failure to follow these instructions
may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! DO NOT modify, x/repair, alter, bend, cut, weld, or heat
the freestanding platform treestand in any way. Additionally, do not
attach anything to your freestanding platform treestand without explicit
authorized and written instructions from the manufacturer. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! DO NOT erect this Muddy® product(s) around power
generation (transformers, generators, substations, etc.) and/or power
transmission equipment (power lines). Failure to follow these instructions
may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Do not attempt to make adjustments to this product(s) while in
the stand. All adjustments must be made with the entire stand on the ground.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Check the ground under your freestanding platform
treestand to make sure it is rm and level. Sloping ground or uneven surfaces
can cause your stand to tilt or shift as you climb. Do not use this stand when
high winds are present or forecast. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Never attempt to hunt from an unlevel platform. Additionally,
never attempt to level your freestanding platform treestand at heights
above the ground. If you nd that your platform is unlevel, canted, angled
awkwardly upward or downward, or in any conguration other than level,
readjust your freestanding platform treestand as necessary to alleviate this
awkward angle. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious
injury or death!
WARNING! BEFORE each use, make sure all nuts and bolts are secure.
CHECK all hardware and webbing prior to every use to make sure that no
damage has occurred to hardware and that webbing is not cut or frayed.
Keep webbing from coming into contact with any sharp objects. DO NOT
USE THIS PRODUCT(S) IF ANY DAMAGE IS SUSPECTED. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! Prior to climbing, make sure all legs, ladder or supporting
sections are rmly connected and locked. Make certain that none of the
sections have come loose or separated. If they are, DO NOT USE THIS
PRODUCT(S). With the help of two (2) other adults (three (3) total) lower the
stand back down to the ground and reconnect the sections as appropriate.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! ALWAYS maintain three-point contact when climbing up or
down. Proper three-point contact means having either two feet with one
hand or one foot with two hands on the step portion of the climbing aids at
all times when climbing up or down. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in serious injury or death!
WARNING! ALWAYS lean forward as you climb the freestanding
platform treestand. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death!
Shall you have any questions about the assembly, installation or use of
this product, or any other product, please do not hesitate to call one of
our customer service representatives at [phone] or visit www.
GoMuddy.com for more details, and they will answer all questions you
may have about any of the complete line of products. Please have the
batch/serial number ready (nd your batch number on a riveted metal
tag axed to your product) before calling to better assist you.

ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A “ WARNING!” BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT.
This instruction manual complies with the ASTM standard F2123 - Standard Practice for Treestand Instructions.
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Part # Description Qty
UP15-0246 Bottom Ladder Section 1
UP15-0247 Middle Ladder Section 1
UP15-0248 Top Ladder Section 1
UP15-0249 Top Ladder Brace 2
UP15-0250 Adjuster Leg 2
UP15-0251 Bottom Leg 2
UP15-0252 Middle Leg 2
UP15-0253 Top Leg 2
UP15-0254 Female X-Support 6
UP15-0255 Male X-Support 6
UP15-0256 Standing Platform 2
UP15-0257 Seat Support 1
UP18-0023 Seat 1
UP18-0024
Seat Frame 1
UP18-0025
Armrest 2
UP18-0026
Seat Bar 1
UP15-0259 Shooting Rail Support 4
UP15-0260 Seat Support Plate 1
UP15-0261 Shooting Rail Piece 4
UP15-0262 Armrest Cover/Gear Pouch 2
UP15-0128 Shooting Rail Cover 1
UP15-0129 Shooting Rail Foam 4
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PARTS LIST SPECS
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Adjustable Wrench - Qty 2 (Not Included)
Maximum Occupancy
ONE (1)
Max. Weight Capacity (User and Equipment)
300 lbs/136 kg
STORAGE AND CARE OF YOUR STAND
Your new freestanding platform treestand is factory nished
with a state-of-the-art powder coating that guarantees years
of trouble-free service. It is recommended that you store
your treestand out of direct sunlight and out of any other
harsh environmental condition(s) that may adversely aect
its performance.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Any number of innovative accessories are available and sold
separately to compliment your new Muddy® product(s).
Only genuine authorized accessories shall be used with
Muddy® product(s).
Check to make sure you have all the required parts and hardware. If you nd
damaged or missing parts in a newly purchased product, please return this
product to the retailer for replacement.

READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT.
This instruction manual complies with the ASTM standard F2123 - Standard Practice for Treestand Instructions.
ATTENTION!! WHEN YOU SEE A “ WARNING!” BE SURE TO HEED THE MESSAGE!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE MESSAGES CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
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Part # Description Qty
UP77-0009 3/8” Nylon Spacer 4
UP77-0029 5/16" Nylock Nut 42
UP77-0030 Nylon Washer 134
UP77-0055 1/2" Nylock Nut 1
UP77-0064 4" Nylon Washer 1
HARDWARE LIST
Part # Description Qty
UP77-0018 [A] 1/4" x 1 1/4" Hex Bolt 6
UP77-0019 [B] 1/4" x 1 1/2" Hex Bolt 14
UP77-0023 [C] 1/4" x 2 1/4" Hex Bolt 7
UP77-0038 [D] 5/16" x 1 1/2" Hex Bolt 12
UP77-0039 [E] 5/16" x 1 3/4" Hex Bolt 8
UP77-0044 [F] 5/16" x 2 1/4" Hex Bolt 8
UP77-0047 [G] 5/16" x 2 3/4" Hex Bolt 10
UP77-0110 [H] 5/16" x 3 1/4" Hex bolt 4
UP77-0025 [J] 1/4" X 2 1/2” Hex Bolt 4
UP77-0001 1/4" Nylock Nut 31
UP77-0059 [I] 1/2" x 5" Hex Bolt 1
UP77-0065 Snap Pin 2