Specifications

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Step 4. Slide and twist the legs into position to attach them
to the baseplate on towed vehicle. Secure to baseplate using
the two attaching pins and 1/4 Quick-Lock Pin. Attach safety
cables (see below). Now connect the lighting cable between
the towing vehicle and the towed vehicle lighting system or
optional light bar. The coiled section of the cable will be stored
on the support rod of the left connecting leg. Towing vehicle
must be larger and at least 500 lbs. heavier than the
towed vehicle, and tow bar combined.
Step 5. Hook safety cables to chain anchor of baseplate.
Note: Make sure safety clip is in working order.
Step 1. Remove safety cables from box and coil a cable
around each leg of the tow bar, starting near the pivot point.
Install the light cable (optional) by placing the coil over the wire
support rod. Secure the cable with the cable anchor located
on left connecting leg lock pin mount. Remove 1/4" bolt, place
anchor over coil of cable and replace bolt. This will prevent the
cable from pulling off and becoming damaged.
HOOKING UP THE VEHICLE TO BE TOWED
Refer to load limits on inside of front cover.
Step 2. Insert the Aluminator
TM
into a Class III or IV hitch.
Make sure the receiver tube of the tow bar is secured with 5/8
x 1-1/4 Epoxy bolts, lockwashers supplied with your
Aluminator
TM
. Crisscross cables underneath pivot assembly
and attach safety cables near receiver of towing vehicle.
NOTE: Tighten 5/8 bolts to 150 ft/lbs. and no other attach-
ments can be used on outside of hitch with these bolts. Use
on bolts that were previously used.
Step 3. Position the vehicle to be towed approx. 24 behind
the towing vehicle. The vehicles do not have to be in straight
alignment to complete the hook-up. Engage towed vehicle
and towing vehicle parking brake.
SAFETY CABLE & LIGHT CABLE INSTALLATION
Step 6. Leave the electrical cable storage pin (circled above)
out for the locking procedure in step 6. When step 6 is
completed, position cable on storage rod leaving enough
slack, and insert pin.
R
Quick -Lock Pin must be
closed properly. Fold
ring of Quick-Lock Pin to
the side of the pin that
allows ring to snap
against pin. If you have
folded itís ring the wrong
way it will not snap
against pin.