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The document outlines the process for mounting a truck hitch, emphasizing the need to temporarily or permanently remove the bumper and securely attach braces to the truck frame. It specifies safety precautions, including the weight of the hitch and the importance of maintaining a 14" clearance for proper plow alignment. Regular inspections of bolts and braces are recommended to ensure safe operation during use.

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The document outlines the process for mounting a truck hitch, emphasizing the need to temporarily or permanently remove the bumper and securely attach braces to the truck frame. It specifies safety precautions, including the weight of the hitch and the importance of maintaining a 14" clearance for proper plow alignment. Regular inspections of bolts and braces are recommended to ensure safe operation during use.

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TIME TO MOUNT YOUR TRUCK HITCH

The bumper must be removed temporarily or perma- fied to accommodate the specific truck model. In all cases,
nently to prepare the truck chassis frame for hitch mount- the rear portion of the braces must be structurally attached
ing. The major hitch mounting angle must be bolted direct- to the truck frame. Upper brace arms are also provided for
ly to the truck frame, or to structural frame extensions. tilt hitches.
Bumper brackets are usually not strong enough for carry- For safety considerations, please note that the truck
ing the load of the hitch and plows. portion of this hitch weighs approximately 625 pounds.
When it is being positioned on the truck frame prior to bolt-
If truck frame extensions are required, these should be ing, it should be top chained from a crane or forklift so it
the largest structural angles or channels which can be can not slide forward during installation. Steel on steel
bolted inside the truck frame. For instance, two 1/2 x 6 x slides easily, especially off a narrow surface. The hitch
4" angles 24" long, are the logical structural angles to pro- installer must be aware of this potential danger.
vide a 6" to 12" frame extension. The hitch mounting angle
is then bolted to the extension. After the plow is attached and slightly raised off the
ground, putting full load on the truck hitch and front axle,
Before the hitch mounting angle is securely mounted, check the following:
and when the truck bed is in an unloaded condition, there
should be 14" between the ground and the hitch bottom 1. Inspect all bolts, lockwashers, and nuts for tightness.
hole. If there is not 14", the hitch mounting angle may 2. Inspect brace arms for any deformities (indication of
have to be relocated up or down on the hitch to provide possible misalignment).
the 14" dimension. The purpose of the 14" dimension is to 3. Check truck front end for overloading.
permit the plow push frame to be horizontal with the 4. Check to see the plow push frame is horizontal with the
ground, when the truck is loaded. The plow push frame ground.
swivel plate can be turned upside down to help accommo-
date different truck frame heights. After the first hour of use in plowing conditions, repeat
the same inspection sequence as above. Future inspection
Lower brace arms are provided to attach the bottom of should be made on a scheduled basis, as vibration could
the hitch to the truck frame. Braces may have to be modi- loosen any fastener at any time.

HENKE MANUFACTURING CORPORATION


MANUFACTURES OF SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT FOR 70 YEARS PHONE (913) 682-9000
BOX 709 • 3070 WILSON • LEAVENWORTH, KS 66048 FAX (913) 682-0300

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