Roadmaster StowMaster ALL TERRAIN, Руководство пользователя

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Figure 10
Figure 11
Connecting the tow bar
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just clears the tab hole (Figure 11), and pull straight back
toward the towed vehicle.
Now, lower the coupler over the hitch ball so that it
completely covers it, and slide the coupler locking lever
(Figure 11) forward until it locks on the ball.
Note: an optional coupler lock (part number 305) is
available for added protection against accidental coupler
disconnect.
Be certain the coupler is properly locked onto the hitch
ball. The tab ear will slide back into the tab hole when the
mechanism is fully engaged.
If the coupler is not properly locked onto the hitch
ball, as described above, it will release during towing.
The tow bar will separate from the motorhome, which
may cause property damage, personal injury or even
death.
7. Attach the safety cables (See “How to use safety
cables” and “Proper installation of safety cables.”) and
Swing the
tow bar up,
in a counter-
clockwise
direction.
coupler
driver's side
arm
stainless
steel
slider bar
Slide the driver's
side arm to the
extreme right
side of the
stainless steel
slider bar.
plug in the electrical wiring cord, according to the sup-
plier’s instructions.
Before towing the vehicle, make sure the steering is
unlocked, the transmission is in the proper setting and the
emergency brake is released. Remove the wheel chock.
Check the manufacturer’s specifications, the owner’s
manual, or talk to the installer for the proper towing pro-
cedures or requirement(s) for the vehicle to be towed.
Do not tow the vehicle until the tow bar is properly
attached with all pins or padlocks. Unless the tow bar
is secured to both vehicles with all appropriate pins
or padlocks, the vehicle will detach, which may cause
property damage, personal injury or even death.
When you drive away, steer briefly to the left and then
to the right, to extend, self-center and lock the tow bar.
Always stop at this time. Check the tow bar to ensure
that both arms are locked before assuming highway speed.
Additionally, check the other components of your towing
system, to ensure that they are fully engaged.
Both tow bar arms must be locked before towing. If
they are not, the momentum of the towed vehicle will
apply excessive force to the tow bar arms and other
components of the towing system, which may cause
the towing system to fail, resulting in property dam-
age, personal injury or even death.
Do not tow a vehicle using tow bar mounting brack-
ets, safety cables, or a hitch receiver rated less than
the actual weight of the towed vehicle.
If the brackets, safety cables, hitch receiver or any
supplementary towing equipment is not rated at the
weight of the towed vehicle and all its contents, it
may fail during towing, causing property damage, per-
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