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Specifications ....................................inside front cover
Safety Definitions ..............................inside front cover
Tow Dolly Safety Requirements ................................. 2
Before you assemble the dolly 
  (pre-assembly instructions) .................................... 3
Initial Assembly  ..................................................... 4-6
Using Your Tow Dolly ........................................... 7-10
  Before Loading ...................................................... 7
  Loading ............................................................... 7-9

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

  Towing ................................................................... 9
  Unloading the Dolly ............................................... 9
  Pulling the Dolly Empty ....................................... 10
Maintenance ............................................................ 10
Adjusting the TieDown

 Straps ............................... 11

Limited Warranty ...................................................... 12
Pre-Trip Safety Checklist ............................back cover

Summary of Contents for Tow Dolly RM3477

Page 1: ...Entire contents of manual must be read by owner Towing and Suspension Solutions ROADMASTER Inc 6110 NE 127th Ave Vancouver WA 98682 800 669 9690 fax 360 735 9300 roadmasterinc com Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...aps fit 12 16 tires Coupler information 2 ball diameter 5 000 pound capacity Optimum trailer ball height 19 Max weight of towed vehicle 4 250 lbs Actual cargo capacity 2 550 lbs Required trailer ball...

Page 3: ...you assemble the dolly pre assembly instructions 3 Initial Assembly 4 6 Using Your Tow Dolly 7 10 Before Loading 7 Loading 7 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Towing 9 Unloading the Dolly 9 Pulling the Dolly Emp...

Page 4: ...200 miles Torque every 3 000 miles thereaf ter 11 Inspect both tire s air pressure every 3 000 miles Inflate to the recommended psi listed on the tire side wall Do not tow on improperly inflated tires...

Page 5: ...mbler must show the owner how to properly load unload and tow his vehicle 7 The assembler must caution the owner to use a trailer ball ball mount and receiver that are rated at 5 000 pounds or more 8...

Page 6: ...can result if the brake drum spindle hub assemblies separate 2 Attach the fenders position both fenders so that the three pre drilled holes Figure 2 align to the three pre drilled holes in the fender...

Page 7: ...ach each U bracket to the ramps with two of the 13 x 1 bolts flat washers lock washers and nuts Position the flat washers and lock washers to the inside Torque the 13 x 1 bolts to 78 ft lbs 11 Slide t...

Page 8: ...may be damaged 13 Position the deck spacer Figure 8 over the pre drilled 1 1 8 hole at the center of the axle 14 Position the deck over the axle as shown in Figure 9 so that the pre drilled holes at t...

Page 9: ...he safety chains to the receiver on the mo torhome and cross the chains as shown in Figure 10 Crossing the safety chains will help prevent the tongue from catching on the road in case of disengagement...

Page 10: ...el drive make certain it can be towed with the rear wheels on the ground without damaging the transmission If it can be safely towed put the towed vehicle in neutral If not remove the driveshaft and p...

Page 11: ...aps are not tightened the towed vehicle may separate which will cause property damage personal injury or even death 11 Connect the auxiliary lighting for the rear of the towed vehicle Test the lightin...

Page 12: ...ert the plug 5 Coupler adjustment check and maintain every 3 000 miles or every six months if the coupler does not properly engage the ball simply tighten the lock nut Do not overtighten the nut or th...

Page 13: ...certain that the strap is routed through the buckle as shown in Figure 13 before towing The strap will not secure the towed vehicle if it is not routed through the buckle correctly Failure to properl...

Page 14: ...ucts b use parts or products of original or improved design in the repair or replacement If ROADMASTER repairs or replaces a product its warranty continues for the remaining portion of the original Wa...

Page 15: ...t Heavy duty solid steel construction for trouble free performance durability greater strength and safety in securing your towed vehicle Zinc plating helps prevent rust and corrosion Non binding desig...

Page 16: ...ed to 90 ft lbs The Accu Lube hubs have been lubricated Tire pressure is correct for towing loaded or unloaded The nuts securing the fenders are tight The nuts and bolts securing the tongue and stabil...

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