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spring, which will detemper the spring and destroy the
locking mechanism.
• Under no circumstances should the tow bar be
welded to the vehicle
, nor should any of the pre-punched
INSTALLING THE ‘QUICK-DISCONNECT’ SYSTEM
Figure 4
Quick-disconnect parts list:
(2) quick-disconnects
(parts “A” and “B”)
(2) safety plates (“C”)
All mounting hardware
This ROADMASTER tow bar is equipped with an exclu-
sive “quick-disconnect” (or, “QD”) system. Before connect-
ing the tow bar to the vehicle, first install the components
of the QD system to the mounting bracket.
1.
First, attach the quick-disconnects (“QDs,” parts “A”
and “B” in Figure 4) to the tow bar mounting brackets.
Attach the QDs so that the vertical pin on each is pointing
up, as shown in Figure 4.
Attach part “A” on the passenger side, and part “B”
on the driver side. Use the supplied ½" x 1¾" bolts, the
two safety plates (parts “C”), and the flat washers, lock
washers and nuts, as shown in Figure 4.
Note that both QDs have an extra hole — “D” in Figure
4 — for safety cable attachment. Mount parts “A” and “B”
so that the “D” holes are to the outside.
Do not tighten any of the bolts — leave them loose for
now — they will be tightened later.
Use all mounting hardware and both safety plates. If
all supplied materials are not used, the quick-discon-
mounting holes be altered. Any welding or altering of the
tow bar will void the owner’s warranty.
Failure to follow these instructions may cause prop-
erty damage, personal injury or even death.
Figure 5
nects or other components may vibrate loose, which
may cause property damage, personal injury or even
death.
2.
Now, test-fit the crossbar — lower the crossbar (Figure
5) over the quick-disconnects. The vertical pins at the top
of both QDs should fit through the top holes at the ends of
the crossbar (Figure 5), and the vertical pins at the bottom
of the crossbar should fit through the lower holes on the
quick-disconnects (Figure 5).
3.
The quick-disconnects must be positioned so that the
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