Mighty Mule FM500 - Before You Begin; Check Direction of Gate Swing; Check Existing Gate Size and Material; Check for Proper Gate Installation

Check Direction of Gate Swing
Before You Begin
Your Property Your Property
IMPORTANT: Check for Proper Gate Installation
E
A
B
C
D
F
Check Existing Gate Size and Material
• Gate size: Up to 18 feet or up to 850 lbs—See chart
on page 9.
• Type of gate material: Vinyl, aluminum, chain link,
farm tube, wrought iron, wood (not recommended for
solid surface gates).
Pull-to-Open Option
Instructions begin on
page 13
Push-to-Open Option
Instructions begin on
page 16
A - Level
B - Plumb
C - Free Swinging
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For the Mighty Mule® to work properly, gate must be plumb, level, set in concrete, swing freely and not touch the
ground and have good working hinges.
D - Secured Posts in Concrete
E - Centerline Mounting
F - Good Working Hinges (ball
bearing hinges are recommended on
gates over 250 pounds)
(Requires Push-To-Open Bracket
#FM148—NOT INCLUDED)