PROPER INSTALLATION OF SAFETY CABLES
Use the built-in
cable guides
and cross the safety ca-
bles under the hitch receiver, as shown in Figure 6.
Unscrew the
connecting nuts
on each
quick link
to
connect the
safety cable loops
. Finger-tighten the nuts
firmly, until the loop is completely closed, to secure the
attachment. Do not substitute carabiners or other devices
for the quick links — the quick links are designed to hold
the weight of a towed vehicle; carabiners are not.
Option 1
If the tow bar baseplate is similar to the one shown
in Figure 6 and the safety cables are long enough, con-
nect the snap hook to the safety cable anchor built into
the baseplate.
How to use safety cables
continued from preceding page
the tow bar to “pole vault” the towed vehicle.
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Some ROADMASTER tow bar mounting kits with removable arms use two safety cables on each side. If two sets of
safety cables are required, both must be used. This is required by law. Refer to “Proper installation of safety cables” for
further information.
Figure 6
Option 1
(Safety cable anchor is not present on all baseplates.)
Option 2
Figure 7
Option 2
If your safety cables are long enough to bypass the
removable arm, then connect your safety cables directly
to the baseplate as shown in Figure 6. Otherwise connect
as shown in Figure 7.
Failure to follow these instructions may cause prop-
erty damage, personal injury or even death.
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The safety cables must be carefully routed so that
they cannot become pinched, frayed, scraped or oth-
erwise damaged, and so they will not drag when go-
ing over dips or low spots. Do not use the cables if
they show any signs of wear or damage — immediately
discontinue towing and replace the cables.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in
cable failure, which may cause property damage, per-
sonal injury or even death.
If the quick links are not completely tightened, with
the loop closed, the safety cables may detach. In the
event of a towing system failure, the towed vehicle will
detach, which may cause property damage, personal
injury or even death.
