TRI-FOLD LOAD RAMPS
96513 - 6' x 9" 96514 - 6' x 11"
Models
OPeRATIng InSTRucTIOnS
Product sold as a pair packaged in one container
Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.
Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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10. Use the right Ramp for the job. Do not attempt to force a small Ramp to do the work
of a larger industrial Ramp. There are certain applications for which this Ramp was
designed. Do not modify this Ramp and do not use this product for a purpose for which
it was not intended.
11. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Do not set up and use the
Ramp when you are tired.
12. Check for damaged parts. Before using any tool, any part that appears damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment and binding of moving parts; any broken parts or mounting
fixtures; and any other condition that may affect proper operation. Note: Dents or other
imperfections in the Ramp may lead to a weakening of the structural strength of this
product; do not use the ramp if this type of damage is noted.
13. Replacement parts and accessories. When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts. Use of any other parts will void the warranty.
14. Do not use this product 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.
15. Maintenance. For your safety, maintenance should be performed regularly by a quali-
fied technician.
16. Ground contact. Use your Ramps on a solid, level, flat, dry surface. Make sure the
Tongue edge fully contacts the tailgate of the vehicle.
17. Clean Ramps. Prior to each use, clean dirt, oil, or any debris off ramps.
18. Load vehicle slowly. Never ride a vehicle up or down the load ramp.
19. Never exceed the 1000 lb. per pair, or 500 lb. per single Ramp maximum weight capac-
ity. Doing so can result in personal injury and/or damage to the ramp. Be aware of
dynamic loading! If you drop a load on the ramp or if the load bounces, it may create, for
a brief instant, an excess load which may result in damage to the ramp and/or personal
injury.
Check maximum tailgate weight capacity. Never exceed this capacity if tailgate capacity
is less than 1,250 lb.
20. Use Safety Chains to prevent ramps from sliding off tailgate only.
21. WARNING: 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.
unPAcKIng
When unpacking, check to make sure the parts listed at the end of this manual are
included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the
number on the cover of this manual.
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ASSeMbLy
Flange
Tongue
Edge
Warning! In the following assembly process, the flange pictured must face down
with the Tongue (10) edge fully contacting the tailgate. It is designed to keep the
Ramps from moving once the weight of the load is riding on the ramp.
Refer to the Assembly Drawing near the end of this manual.
1. Line up the four holes on the Tongue (10) with the four holes on the Upper Ramp (5).
Insert four Bolts (11) from the top (as pictured on the Assembly Drawing) and secure
with Flat Washers, Split Lock Washers, and Nuts.
2. Attach the safety chain (12) to the Upper Ramp (5) as shown on the assembly dia-
gram.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 with other ramp, placing the safety chain on the opposite side of
the other ramp.
OPeRATIOn
WARnIng! Make sure the vehicle which you are loading into is turned off and in gear
or park, with the emergency brake engaged and the wheels blocked.
WARnIng! Make sure each individual Ramp is completely open and the securing chain
and hook is correctly in place (see #3 below). Make sure each Ramp is clean and
dry before loading.
WARnIng! Wear a safety helmet and AnSI-approved safety goggles at all times during
loading and unloading.
1. Make sure the Ramp is completely open. Make sure the tailgate the ramp will sit on, is
dry and clean.
2. Sit the tongue (angled lip) of the Ramp on the tailgate. Stretch the Safety Chain on each
Ramp being used up into the inside of the truck bed; attach the hook on each Safety
Chain to a secure attachment point on the inside of the truck bed.
WARNING! SAFETY CHAINS MUST BE CONNECTED TO SECURE ATTACHMENT
POINTS WITHIN THE TRUCK BED 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.
3. Pull the loading ramp back until the chains are tight. The entire tongue portion of the
ramps must fit onto the tailgate; If not, adjust the Safety Chains (12) accordingly or
shorter chains must be used.
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4. Chain Adjustment: Remove the bolt and washer that hold the safety chain to the ramp.
Reinsert the bolt through a link that will shorten the chain so the loading ramp can not
be pulled backwards by the ATv’s rear tire. Make sure that the bolt is properly tightened
and the washer prevents the bolt from slipping through the chain link. Adjust the other
chain to equal length.
4- Wheel ATV Loading
WARnIng!
• THIS TRI-FOLD RAMP IS FOR uSe WITH 2 OR 4-WHeeLeD DIRT bIKeS AnD
ATV’S OnLy. DO nOT uSe THIS RAMP TO LOAD 3-WHeeLeD VeHIcLeS.
• DO nOT uSe THIS TRI-FOLD RAMP TO LOAD Any VeHIcLe THAT WeIgHS
MORe THAn 1000 Lb.
• be SuRe THe TIReS OF THe ATV beIng LOADeD ARe nOT WIDeR THAn THe
WIDTH OF THe RAMPS.
• DO nOT uSe THIS TRI-FOLD RAMP TO LOADAny VeHIcLe THAT IS cARRyIng
geAR On ITS RAcKS.
• DO nOT uSe THIS RAMP IF THe TAILgATe On THe VeHIcLe beIng LOADeD
IS HIgHeR THAn HALF THe RAMP’S LengTH.
WARnIng! All persons not involved in the loading process must stand clear of the
loading Ramp and truck. Make sure no pets are nearby.
OnLy uSe A WIncH (nOT PROVIDeD) TO LOAD THe
4-WHeeL ATV.
1. This is the safest way to load a 4-WHeeL ATV.
2. The winch and mounting/connection points must all have appropriate capacity to
pull the ATV up the ramp safely.
3. Winch Setup:
a. ATV-Mounted: 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.
b. Truck Mounted: Attach the cable to the bottom front part of the frame.
4. While operating the winch, stand back and to the side of theATv, with the vehicle between
you and the winch cable.
5. WARnIng! be SuRe THe 4-WHeeLeD ATV IS cenTeReD On RAMPS.
6. Operate the winch to slowly load the ATv onto the vehicle.
7. Once load is in truck bed, be sure to set the ATv’s brake & securely tie down ATv.
Remove the ramp, fold it up and secure it within the truck bed using the Safety Chains
and Hooks (12).
caution! contact between the tongue (angled lip) of the ramp and the tailgate
of the vehicle may result in damage to the vehicle’s body finish.
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4- Wheel ATV unloading
WARnIng!
• THIS RAMP IS FOR uSe WITH 2 OR 4-WHeeLeD ATV’S OnLy. DO nOT uSe
THIS RAMP TO unLOAD 3-WHeeLeD VeHIcLeS.
• DO nOT uSe THIS RAMP TO unLOAD Any VeHIcLe THAT WeIgHS MORe
THAn 1000 Lb.
• DO nOT uSe THIS RAMP TO unLOAD Any VeHIcLe THAT IS WIDeR THAn THe
RAMPS, ADjuST THe RAMPS by MOVIng THe ATV cLOSe TO THe HAuLIng
VeHIcLe AnD ADjuSTIng THe WIDTH beFORe PuTTIng Any WeIgHT On
THe TRI-FOLD RAMPS.
• DO nOT uSe THIS RAMP TO unLOAD Any VeHIcLe THAT IS cARRyIng geAR
On ITS RAcKS.
• DO nOT uSe THIS RAMP IF THe TAILgATe On THe VeHIcLe beIng unLOADeD
IS HIgHeR THAn HALF THe RAMP’S LengTH.
WARnIng! All persons not involved in the unloading process must stand clear of the
loading Ramp and truck.
WARnIng! RIDIng An ATV WHILe unLOADIng IS
DAngeROuS AnD SHOuLD nOT be ATTeMPTeD.
1. Have a qualified adult assistant monitor the Ramp tongue for slippage on the tailgate.
2. Setup the ramp on the truck bed as explained under “Operation”, on page 4. Remove
all tie down straps and securing equipment from the ATv. WARNING! BE SURE THE
4-WHEELED ATv IS CENTERED ON RAMP.
3. While staying off theATv, start the engine, disengage the parking brake, put the transmis-
sion into reverse, and make sure the wheels are in a straight line with the ramp. While
holding the brake, position yourself on the truck bed 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
1. Never attempt to load any dirt bike or other 2-wheel motor bike alone. Always have a
qualified adult to assist.
2. Line up the 2-Wheel bike with one of the Tri-Fold Ramp sections.
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. Always 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.
nOTe: While most dirt bikes are light enough to safely load with two people, a third person
can make the job easier and safer.
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.
2-WHeeL bIKe unLOADIng
1. Position the Tri-Fold 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). 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 but to the side of the Ramp, slowly push the bike onto the ramp.
Make sure you always have someone holding the hand brake.
3. Slowly work the bike down the Ramp and onto the ground
MAInTenAnce
1. Clean the ramp after each use. Make sure any dirt, oil, grease, or debris are not on the
Ramp.
2. Check the Ramp and Safety Chains and Hooks (1 per Ramp) for cracks, signs of stress,
bends, or breakage. Do not use the Ramp if faults are discovered. Take the Ramp to
a qualified service technician if repairs are required.
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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 OFALL 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.
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PLeASe ReAD THe FOLLOWIng cAReFuLLy
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROvIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM IN THIS
MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR 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
REPLACEANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURERAND/OR DISTRIBUTOR
EXPRESSLY STATES THATALLREPAIRSAND 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.
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PARTS LIST
note: When ordering replacement parts, specify which sku the parts are for.
Part
1
2
3
4
Description
Q’ty
Lower Ramp
Hinge
Hinge
Middle Ramp
Upper Ramp
1
2 Sets
2 Sets
1
5
1
6
7
8
9
Bolt M8 X 20 with Washer and Nut
Bolt M10 X 30 with Nut
Handle (Attaches to Hinge between part 1 and part 4)
Jacket of the Handle
32 Sets
2 Sets
1
1
10
11
12
13
14
Tongue
1
Bolt M8 X 20 with Washer and Nut
Safety Chain and Hooks
Bolt M10x50 with Washer and Nut
Bolt M6x20 with Nut
2 Sets
1 per Ramp
2 Sets
2 Sets
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