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Section 4 : Operation
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4.2 TIE-DOWN STRAPS - MANUAL GRID
The MPL-60 is supplied with a set of high strength polyester web tie-down
straps. They are to be used to secure wheels of the towed vehicle to the
wheel grid.
The tie-down strap assembly is
comprised of 2 basic components:
1. The Strap/Hook Assembly
2. The Ratchet Spool
Mechanism
The following steps should be
followed to properly install the tie-
down straps:
USING THE RATCHET SPOOL MECHANISM
1. First set the spool into “free
spool”. This is done by pulling
the lock bar out and swinging
the handle upward until it rests
in the free spool notch and then
simply pulling out the amount of
strap required to
fi t over the tire.
2. Now pull on the lock bar and
move it downward until it
engages the ratchet teeth on
the take-up spool. By pushing
and pulling the handle up and
down, the strap will be wound
onto the spool.
3. To release the ratchet, simply
pull on the locking bar,
disengaging the teeth and raise
the handle to the “free spool”
position.
Never tow a vehicle without the tie-down straps installed.
WARNING