Demco Aluminator Self-Aligning Tow Bar Automobile Accessories User Manual


 
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- Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid risk of overturning.
- Always keep towing unit in gear to provide engine braking when going downhill.
Do not coast.
- Do not drink and drive!
Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety.
Local laws should be checked for all highway lighting and marking requirements.
Plan your route to avoid heavy traffi c.
Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffi c in all situations, including narrow
bridges, intersections, etc.
Watch for obstructions overhead and to both sides while towing vehicle.
Operate with maximum visibility at all times. Make allowances for increased length and weight
when making turns and stopping.
Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never operate engine of towing unit in a closed
building. Exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.
Before working on tow bar, stop towing vehicle, set parking brake, turn off engine and
remove ignition key.
Always use proper tools or equipment for job at hand.
Use extreme caution when making adjustments.
Follow torque chart in this manual when tightening bolts and nuts.
After servicing, be sure all tools, parts and service equipment are removed.
Do not allow grease or oil to build up.
When replacing bolts, refer to owners manual.
Refer to bolt torque chart for head identifi cation marking.
Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine
factory replacement parts must be used to restore your tow unit to original specifi cations.
Manufacturer will not claim responsibility for use of unapproved parts and/or accessories
or other damages as a result of their use.
If tow unit has been altered in any way from original design, manufacturer does not accept
any liability for injury or warranty.
A fi re extinguisher and fi rst aid kit should be kept readily accessible while performing
maintenance on this tow bar.
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE