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ETTB20040, Rev 13

03/17

etrailer SD - e98971 

SELF-ALIGNING TOW BAR - 6,000 LB CAPACITY

Summary of Contents for SD e98971

Page 1: ...ETTB20040 Rev 13 03 17 etrailer SD e98971 SELF ALIGNING TOW BAR 6 000 LB CAPACITY ...

Page 2: ...Page 2 ETTB20040 ...

Page 3: ... 9 Installation and Operating Instructions 10 11 Unhooking Tow Bar 11 Tow Bar Parts Breakdown 12 13 Warranty Policy 14 WARNING Ensure that the towing vehicle exceeds the combined weight of towed vehicle and tow bar by 500 lbs and has a rated capacity higher than the towed vehicle weight Ensure that the towed vehicle weight does not exceed the listed rating for this tow bar Failure to adhere to the...

Page 4: ...EANS ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED Signal Words Note use of following signal words DANGER WARNING and CAUTION with safety messages Appropriate signal word for each has been selected using following guidelines CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices DANGER In...

Page 5: ...on related to that area that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS Carefully study and understand this manual Give tow bar a visual inspection for any loose bolts worn parts or cracked welds and make necessary repairs Follow maintenance safety instructions included in this manual Be sure there are no tools lying on tow bar towing vehicle or towed vehicle Do not use tow bar until you are sure that area is...

Page 6: ...ised components or attachments unless securely positioned and blocked Keep all bystanders and pets clear of work area Operate towing vehicle from operator s seat only As a precaution recheck hardware on tow bar every 200 miles and correct any problems Follow maintenance safety procedures DURING OPERATION Following operation or when unhooking stop towing vehicle set parking brake shut off engine an...

Page 7: ...ce equipment are removed Do not allow grease or oil to build up Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing genuine factory replacement parts must be used to restore your tow bar to original specifications Manufacturer will not claim responsibility for use of unapproved parts and or accessories or other damages as a result of their use If tow bar has been altered i...

Page 8: ...fied high strength Grade 5 hex bolts are used throughout assembly of equipment Torque figures indicated are valid for non greased or non oiled threads and heads unless otherwise specified Therefore do not grease or oil bolts or capscrews unless otherwise specified in this manual When using locking elements increase torque values by 5 GRADE or CLASS value for bolts and cap screws are identified by ...

Page 9: ...on to allow for proper turning clearance WARNING ADDITIONAL SAFETY ITEMS Safety is of utmost importance at all times To prevent personal injury or property damage observe the following Before allowing anyone to hook up or operate the etrailer SD be sure they have read and understand the proper operating procedure This tow bar must be used with a Class III rated hitch or higher Be sure the steering...

Page 10: ...connecting leg shaft when the shaft is extended and locked If any excessive movement or loose fasteners the tow bar will need to be serviced before towing The vehicles do not have to be in straight alignment to complete the hook up Engage towed vehicle and towing vehicle parking brake Quick Lock pin must be closed properly Fold ring of Quick Lock pin to the side of the pin that allows ring to snap...

Page 11: ... first latched and slowly back up again This will latch the second leg Once both legs arelatched straightenwheelsontowedvehicleandshutvehicleoff Adjust tow bar receiver head so the vertical bolt is perpendicular to the base plate height of towed vehicle Tighten the 1 2 bolts on each side of joint head to 85 ft lbs If manual transmission shift to neutral unlock steering wheel and make sure parking ...

Page 12: ...6 00 w 4 75 SHANK 1 30 BOLT 75 NC X 3 75 W 2 50 SHANK 1 31 BOLT 50NC X 2 25 W 1 75 SHANK SS 2 32 CLEVIS SPACER WASHER 4 33 STORAGE PIN 2 34 RETAINING E CLIP SS F 25 SHAFT 2 35 TOW BAR RECEIVER 1 5 DROP RISE 1 36 SPRING COMPRESSION 2 37 CLEVIS BOLT 375 NC X 2 25 LG 1 50 SHANK 2 38 CONNECTING LEG LEFT 1 39 CONNECTING LEG RIGHT 1 40 FRONT ADAPTER F SD TB 2 41 CONNECTING CLEVIS F SD 2 42 STORAGE PLATE...

Page 13: ... 28 30 32 33 38 37 40 41 41 2 44 45 27 34 19 Torque to 85 ft lbs 4 PARTS BREAKDOWN ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY 1 SD DECAL 2 2 USER INSTRUCTION DECAL 1 3 WARNING DO NOT EXCEED WEIGHT LIMITS MANUFACTURER S PATENT HITCH RATING DECAL 1 Please order replacement parts by Item and Description ...

Page 14: ... to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service from date of purchase Any part of the etrailer tow bar found in the judgment of the manufacturer to be defective in materials or workmanship will be repaired or replaced at the manufacturer s option ...

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Page 16: ...1507 Highway A Wentzville MO 63385 800 298 8924 More etrailer product information can be found online www etrailer com ...

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