DMF RW-1016, Parts & Service Manual

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DIVERSIFIED METAL FABRICATORS, INC. RW-1016
4-20 © 2017 DMF, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
4.9 INSTALL PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
4.9.1 Velcro Steering Wheel Lock
The DMF steering wheel lock consists of two 2” wide adhesive backed “hook” strips and a 4”
wide piece of “loop” fabric. A piece of adhesive backed hook is placed on the steering wheel
column and a second piece placed on the top flat of the steering wheel hub. The 4” wide piece
of loop fabric can then be applied to bridge the gap between column and wheel preventing the
front tires from accidentally being turned while on the rail. However, in the event of an
emergency, the steering wheel can be forcibly turned and the Velcro fasteners will separate.
1. Clean the top of the steering column and wheel with rubbing alcohol and a clean cloth.
2. Allow the column and wheel to dry.
3. Remove the adhesive backing from the “hook” strips and apply them to the top of the
steering wheel hub and the column as close to the wheel-column gap as possible.
NOTE: Trim the strips to fit around obstructions such as hazard light switches.
4. Allow the adhesive to cure for 24 hours prior to attaching the 4” loop fabric.
5. When putting the truck on the rail, position the 4” lo op fabric to bridge the gap between
the hooks on both the column and wheel as shown below and press firmly.
6. To remove the lock, pull on the ‘D’ ring and store the piece of Velcro fabric.