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SAFETY
Safety is of utmost importance at all times. There are
several items that must be checked each time before
using and while using the Kar Kaddy.
Make sure all bolts are properly tightened and those
requiring a set torque are up to specifications:
Tie Rod Castle Nut - 75 ft./lbs.
Lug Nuts - 75 to 80 ft./lbs.
Check Lug Nut tension after the first 5 miles and
periodically thereafter.
The ball hitch must latch securely around the ball and
the safety lock pin or lever must be in position to lock the
hitch on the ball.
RECOMMENDED BALL HEIGHT: 18 inches to the top
of the ball on the towing vehicle.
Hook the towed vehicle safety chains to the frame of the
vehicle directly above the area where the chain is
mounted on the Kar Kaddy. Leave some slack in the
chain to allow suspension movement.
Check to make sure that all lights are in proper working
order.
Examine the winches and straps, making sure they are
in good conditon.
Be certain the safety lock pins are locking the strap
winches.
Retighten straps over the tires after the first 5 miles and
every 50 miles thereafter. Ensure that they are tight.
The KK260 tires must be inflated to the recommended
50 PSI.
The KK260SB, KK360 and KK360SB tires must be
inflated to the recommended 50 PSI.
The strap on the optional tongue winch must be in good
condition and should be stored neatly on winch when
not in use.
NOTE: The winch strap must not be left connected to
the towed vehicle after it is loaded and strapped down.
Make sure the optional light bar is fastened securely at
the rear of the towed vehicle.
The wires to the optional light bar should be run along the
car and fastened so as not to damage the finish of the
towed vehicle.
NOTE:
This unit cannot be backed up, when loaded or
with the steering lock pin removed.
All vehicles mounted on the Kar Kaddy must be mounted
with the front of the vehicle facing forward.
Rear Wheel Drive:
Disconnect the towed vehicle
driveshaft for rear wheel drive vehicles with automatic
transmission.
For manual transmission:
Consult your vehicle owners
manual for towing suitability with the drive shaft con-
nected.
MAINTENANCE
Periodically check all bolts and nuts to insure proper
tension or torque.
Grease the king pin and tie rod end grease zerks every
2500 miles.
An occasional drop of oil may be required on the moving
parts of the tie down winches.
A light film of oil should periodically be applied to steering
stabilizer arm to prevent rust.
NOTE: Proper toe-in is 1/32". This is preset at the
factory.
The operator should periodically have the toe-in checked
and adjusted if needed at a qualified alignment shop.
Improper toe-in can result in irregular tire wear.
IMPORTANT LOADING INSTRUCTION
Check your wheel tie-down straps.
Your Kar Kaddy is equipped with custom made
wheel tie-down straps of a standard size that will fit
most tires, however if your tires are too large or too
small you will want to exchange these new straps
for the proper size straps.
1. Tire too large -
This is very obvious the strap
will not basket over the tire properly, call us,
we will provide at NO Charge on an exchange
basis, the proper size strap. You must return
your new unused straps and provide us with
the Make and Model car and the tire size.
2. Tire too small -
This is not as obvious, the
basket will fit down over the tire very well, the
problems cannot be readily seen. You must
tighten the straps down solid and then check
on the inside of the tire and be sure the strap,
when tightened does not come in contact with
any metal that may cause wear or cutting such
as strut mounts. If there is contact, you need a
smaller strap, call us, we will provide on a NO
Charge, exchange basis, the proper size strap.
You must return your new unused straps and
provide us with the Make and Model car and
tire size.
Thank you for Purchasing
Products.
WARNING:
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF TOWING VEHICLE CONTROL,
SEPERATION OF THE TOW DOLLY FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, SEPERATION OF THE TOWED VEHICLE FROM
THE TOW DOLLY, CAUSING SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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