SAFETY CABLE INSTALLATION
1. Utilizing the hooks, attach the cables to a solid part of the chassis on the
towed vehicle or the convenience links of the baseplate in a crossing
pattern. Verify the safety snap clicks back against the hook in order to
prevent disconnection.
2. Adjust slack if needed allowing enough room for turns. Cables should
not come in contact with the ground, pintle coupler or the locking handles;
damage could occur! DO NOT USE DAMAGED CABLES! Route cables
away from the locking handles. Safety cable contact with a locking handle
could cause the leg to become unlatched and collapse, leading to major
damage to one or both vehicles and towing equipment. DO NOT WRAP
SAFETY CABLES AROUND THE LEGS!
3. Verify the load capacity of cables or chains used meets the needs of the
towing setup.
UNHOOKING FROM TOWED VEHICLE
1. Park the towing vehicle with vehicle in tow, in a straight line, on a level
surface to ensure minimum pressure is exerted on the tow bar legs. This
will aid in the removal of the pins. Engage the towing vehicle parking brake.
Place the towed vehicle either in park for automatic transmissions or
securely in first gear for manual transmissions and engage the parking
brake. Unhook the lighting and safety cables.
2. Disengage the leg latches by pushing down on the locking handles.
Remove the quick pins and pins attaching the triple lugs to the attachment
tabs. You may need to tap the pins out if there is still pressure on them.
Compress both legs completely until they lock in place. Place the pins back
into the triple lugs and secure them with the quick pins to avoid losing
either of them.
NOTE: Each leg is equipped with a "soft" latch inside the end. Push in on
each leg until they are held in detent by the soft latch.
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