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Examine winches and straps to make sure they are in
good condition.
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Check wheel nuts every trip.
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Tires must be inflated to recommended pressure by
tire manufacturer.
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Be certain the safety lock pins lock the strap winches.
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Retighten the straps over the tires after the first 5 miles
of travel. Check straps every 50 miles thereafter to
ensure they are tight and not rubbing or fraying.
Step 14. To pull the Kar Kaddy empty, make sure “Auto-
Steer” LOCKING PIN IS IN PLACE and towing vehicle
safety chains are up and hooked. Tie-down winch handles
should be left in a down position (horizontal) position with
safety pins in place when towing loaded or empty.
DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO PULL KAR KADDY WITH WHEEL PLATFORM
IN LOADING (tilted) POSITION.
Step 12. Hook the towed vehicle safety chains to frame of
vehicle directly above the area where the chains are mounted
on the Kar Kaddy. Leave some slack in the chains to allow
suspension movement of the towed vehicle. Disengage towed
vehicle parking brake.
Step 11. Make sure the tie-down strap is the correct size
for the auto tire. See page 11 of this instruction for proper fit
and exchange instructions.
Step 13. TO UNLOAD towed vehicle. Make sure that platform
and vehicle are straight. Reinstall driveshaft. Ensure that
towed vehicle parking brake is fully engaged, then
unhook
the towed vehicle safety chains, and release the tie-down
straps.
NOTE:
Tie down straps must be “quick -released”
by grasping ratchet pawl
(A) and ratchet handle (B) simulta-
neously and pushing down sharply. This process will permit
easy removal of strap from winch. Swing the wheel platform
locking latch handle forward, towards the coupler. This will
allow the platform to tilt as you slowly drive off. Make sure
the winch ratchet handles are horizontal. Replace the “Auto
Steer” locking pin (for towing empty).
A
B
CAUTION
DAMAGE PREVENTION
Check your vehicle manual or registration for vehicle weight.
Towing vehicle must be larger and at least 1,000 lbs. heavier
than the towed vehicle and tow dolly combined.
Do not pack goods in car that is being towed. Overloading
the Kar Kaddy or exceeding the width limit may result in
damage to both car and Kar Kaddy.
REAR WHEEL DRIVE PRECAUTIONS
Disconnect towed vehicle driveshaft for rear wheel drive
vehicles with automatic transmission. Simply placing
transmission in neutral is not sufficient to prevent damage
to transmission.
For manual transmission: Consult your vehicle owners manual
for towing suitability with the drive shaft connected.
ALL VEHICLES MOUNTED ON THE KAR KADDY MUST BE
WITH THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE FACING FORWARD.
Straps must be retightened after first 5 miles of travel.
Check straps every 50 miles thereafter to ensure they are
tight and not rubbing or fraying.
Loading Instructions
