TRACTOR SUPPLY 75782 Receptor Max-Frame User Manual

: June 6, 2024
: Tractor Supply

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Hitch Shown In Proper Position
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Installation Instructions
Ford Escape
Part Numbers:
75782, 87641, 44694

Hitch Shown In Proper Position

Equipment Required: Pull wire (provided), tin snips, file or die grinder, soapy water or lubricant.
Fastener Kit: 75782F
Wrenches: 10mm, 13mm, 11/16”
Drill Bits: None

Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle Manufacturer’s Rating or

Hitch type	Max Gross Trailer WT (LB)	Max Tongue WT (LB)
Weight Distributing	5000 (2270 Kg)	525 (239 Kg)

Weight Carrying
Ball Mount| 3500 (1589 Kg)| 525 (239 Kg)
Accessory Rating| C

Wiring Access Location: SUV1, 2
Note: Fasteners typical both sides

1

| Qty. (6)| Carriage bolts 7/16-14 X 1.50 GR5| 8| Qty. (4)| Hex bolts M8-1.25 X 30mm CL8.8
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2| Qty. (4)| Spacer 1/4” X 7/8” x 3”| 9| Qty. (12)|

Flat washer 5/16”

3| Qty. (2)| Spacer 3/16” X 1” X 2”| 10| Qty. (4)|

Lock washer 5/16”

4

| Qty. (4)| Conical washer 7/16”| 11| Qty. (2)| Hex nut M8-1.25
5| Qty. (6)| Hex nuts 7/16-14| 12| Qty. (2)|

Conical washer 3/8”

6

| Qty. (2)| Flat washer 7/16”| 13| Qty. (2)| Hex bolts M8-1.25 X 40mm CL10.9
7| Qty. (2)| Lock washer 7/16”| 14| Qty. (6)|

Pull wire 7/16”

Note: check hitch frequently, making sure all fasteners and balls are properly tightened. If the hitch is removed, plug all holes in the trunk pan or other body panels to prevent
the entry of water and exhaust fumes. A hitch or ball which has been damaged should be removed and replaced. Observe safety precautions when working beneath a
vehicle and wear eye protection. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch.
This product complies with safety specifications and requirements for connecting devices and towing systems of the state of New York, V.E.S.C. Regulation V-5 and
SAE J684.

Note: recommend 2 people for hitch installation.

Lower the exhaust. Remove the two fasteners on the exhaust hanger brackets on each side of the frame. Remove the rubber isolator hanger forward the suspension for additional room. See Figure 4. Spraying a lubricant or soapy water on the metal hanger rod and the rubber isolator helps removal.
Loosen and trim the heat shield. On the driver’s side remove the fastener in forwarding location measure and mark the area to be trimmed. See Figure 2. Trim passenger side heat shield as shown in Figure 3. After trimming re-secure the heat shield on the drivers’ side with the fastener removed earlier.
Enlarge the access hole using a file or grinder to allow carriage bolt access.
Install hardware into the frame rails, by feeding the pull wire(coiled end) into the hole inside the frame and feeding it out the modified access slot attaching the required fastener, and pulling them into position (leave pull wires to attach). Starting with the rear side frame rail(items 1 & 2), the rear attachment horizontal slot (items 1 & 3) see Figure 6. Install remaining 7/16 fasteners (items 1 & 2) using the reverse-pull wire procedure. See Figure 6
Push side fasteners with pull wires attached back into the frame as shown. See Figure 7
Slide the hitch into position, starting with the driver’s side, sliding from the passenger side up over the exhaust then the passenger side into position. Note feed the pull wires through the slots as needed.
Attach the rear horizontal 7/16 fasteners using the flat washer, lock washer, and hex nut to help support the hitch.
Install (item 13 & 9) M8-1.25 x 40mm bolt and 5/16 flat washer thru the bracket tab at the rear of the hitch. Attach the (3) 5/16” flat washers to item 13 on both sides, then push the hitch rearward toward the end frame. Feed the fasteners through the end frame and bumper plate attach the 3/8” conical washer and M8 hex nut. See Figure 8
Pull the fasteners thru the vertical slot on the side attachment, place the conical washer on the carriage bolt and remove the pull wire and attach the hex nut.
Attached are the rest of the fasteners as shown and hand tightens only at this time.
Reattach exhaust hanger brackets using the fasteners as shown.
Tighten all fasteners to the required torque specification.
Reattach the rubber isolator hanger.

Tighten all M8 CL8 fasteners with a torque wrench to 18 Lb.-Ft. (23 NM)
Tighten all M8 CL10.9fasteners with a torque wrench to 27 Lb.-Ft. (37 NM)
Tighten all 7/16 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to50 Lb.-Ft (68 N*M)

Note: check hitch frequently, making sure all fasteners and balls are properly tightened. If the hitch is removed, plug all holes in the trunk pan or other body panels to prevent the entry of water and exhaust fumes. A hitch or ball which has been damaged should be removed and replaced. Observe safety precautions when working beneath a vehicle and wear eye protection. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch.
This product complies with safety specifications and requirements for connecting devices and towing systems of the state of New York, V.E.S.C. Regulation V-5 and SAE J684.

© 2013 Cequent Performance Products, Inc| Sheet 2 of 6| 75782N| 5/9/2013| Rev. A
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Printed in Mexico
Form: F205 Rev C 9-17-2012