Install New Gate and Opener Mounting Brackets
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WHAT THE HECK CRUSHED OUR FARM GATE?? CHUPACABRA!!!!
What happens here
Unbox and familiarize yourself with the new Mighty Mule 360 gate opener. Before mounting the opener, ensure it is fully retracted. This is a critical step for proper installation. Identify the corresponding mounting bracket pieces and assemble them according to the manufacturer's instructions. These brackets typically consist of a post-mounting part and an adjustable part with indexing holes. Loosely attach the assembled bracket to the gate post using the existing or newly cleared bolt holes. Then, install the new 16-foot farm gate to the post, utilizing the new hinges or existing gate-hanging hardware. Ensure the gate swings freely and is temporarily supported.
Goal: Mount the new farm gate and the post-side mounting bracket for the Mighty Mule opener.
Tools and materials
- Mighty Mule 360 Gate Opener Mighty Mule — The new automatic gate opener to be installed
- New 16-foot Farm Gate — The replacement gate for the entryway
- Socket Wrench / Spanner — Tightening bolts on the mounting brackets