Rangertugs R-25, Owner'S Manual

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MAST SET UP AND TAKEDOWN
MAST SET UP PROCEDURE
1. Remove the two black plastic wing nuts from the mast base.
2. Remove the two mast tie down cables from their storage positions in the roof clips.
3. With the mast tie down cables still loose, raise the mast off of the stainless steel
support bar.
4. Secure the stainless steel retaining bar in the appropriate clip attached to the roof
top.
5. Raise the mast to its full extension and ensure that it fits correctly over the mounting
studs on the roof mounting plate.
6. Attach the two black plastic wing nuts to the mounting studs and hand tighten
securely.
7. Attach the two mast tie down cables to their appropriate clips on the port and
starboard side of the roof.
8. Make sure the mast tie down cables are adjusted properly.
MAST TAKE DOWN PROCEDURE
1. Remove the mast tie down cables from their clips on the port and starboard side of
the roof.
2. Remove the two black plastic wing nuts from the mast base mounting studs.
3. Carefully lower the mast onto the stainless steel support bar.
4. Attach the black plastic wing nuts back onto the screws on the mast mounting plate
and secure them for storage by hand tightening.
5. Attach the two mast tie down cables to their storage positions in the roof clips.
6.
Recommend securing the mast with a tie down.