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Manual Conventions

This manual uses the following symbols to help 
differentiate between different kinds of information. 
The safety symbol is used with a key word to alert 
you to potential hazards in operating and owning 
a plow.

Follow all safety messages to avoid or reduce the 
risk of serious injury or death.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently 

hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will 

result in death or serious injury. 

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially 

hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 

could result in death or serious injury. 

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially 

hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 

may result in minor or moderate injury.

 CAUTION

CAUTION used without the safety alert 

symbol indicates a potentially hazardous 

situation which, if not avoided, may result in 

property damage.

NOTE

If you have questions regarding your plow, 

we can help. Please call our help line at 

1-877-346-2050.

To help you make informed decisions regarding safety, we have included instructions and 
information on labels. This information is provided with the intent to help avoid potential 
hazards that may harm you or others. It is, in no way, possible for us to inform you of every 
hazard you may come across with this product.

©2013 Copyright Kappers Fabricating, Inc.   All rights reserved

Summary of Contents for Tiger Tail

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...njury CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage NOTE If you have questions regarding your plow we can help Please call our help line at 1 877 346 2050 To help you make inform...

Page 3: ...hile being towed While the rope may appear to be taut this does not imply that the rope is fully extended Do NOT use to lift or support humans Do NOT use rope fairlead or any other location on the TigerTail as a tow anchor point Only use Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM or approved anchor points Safety Rules CAUTION Rope must be controlled while recoiling to prevent personal injury or damage De...

Page 4: ... 101122 15 TIGERTAIL XT ROPE 1 9 2 41013 7 16 WIRE ROPE THIMBLE 1 9 3 41011 TOW HOOK 12 ZINC 1 10 CB ZP 1024 0_63 10 24 x 5 8 CARRIAGE BOLT STEEL ZINC 6 11 HNNL ZP 1024 10 24 HEX NUT NYLOCK STEEL ZINC 8 12 FW SAE ZP 10 10 FLAT WASHER SAE STEEL ZINC 2 13 HK 306 HARDWARE KIT 1 13 1 CB ZP 0500 13 1_25 1 2 13 x 1 1 4 CARRIAGE BOLT STEEL ZINC PLATED 4 13 2 FW SAE ZP 0500 1 2 FLAT WASHER SAE STEEL ZINC ...

Page 5: ...lled mounting bracket Place a washer and nut on each bolt 4 Tighten to 78 ft lbs 106 N m with a torque wrench do not apply lube to threads Maintenance Keep tow system clean of mud and debris Do not pressure wash at close proximity closer than 2 feet or 61m or damage may occur to the tow system Do not use heavy detergents or petroleum based products on the rope or spool The hook should be snug in t...

Page 6: ... rope by driving slowly 2 mph max away from the vehicle to be towed 10 When rope is at full extension unwound completely off of spool gently depress the throttle until towed vehicle is free Do not jerk load and avoid spinning the tires 11 Towed vehicle must keep rope at max length while being towed While the rope may appear to be taut this does not imply that the rope is fully extended 12 Once bot...

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Page 8: ... the problem is not corrected by this method KFI will at its option authorize evaluation repair or replacement of the defective part or component at a KFI Service Center KFI will provide you with a case number for warranty service Please keep it for future reference Repairs or replacements without prior authorization or at an unauthorized repair facility will not be covered by this warranty All tr...

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