Blue Ox BX4322 - Manual (Page 2)

SAFETY
DO NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR USE THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL THE FOLLOWING
OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS HAVE BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD.
This symbol is used to bring attention to safety precautions and instructions. When you
see this symbol, be alert and pay attention to all instructions. YOUR PERSONAL
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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1. Blue Ox tow bars are designed for the coupler to
be parallel to the ground when it is attached to
the towed and towing vehicles. If the tow bar
coupler is at an angle, damage or accident
could occur.
2. Blue Ox tow bars are designed to tow manual
transmission cars or automatics equipped with a
transmission pump, drive shaft disconnect or half
shaft disconnect.
3. The transmission is in neutral when towing.
4. Unlock the steering wheel to allow the front wheels
of the towed vehicle to “track”.
5. Be sure the front end of the car being towed is
properly aligned.
6. The use of safety cables or chains is REQUIRED
BY LAW. Blue Ox Model BX8805 (5ft) or BX8806
(6ft) Safety Cables are recommended. The
shorter BX8805 is normally best.
7. Adjust the coupler for proper fit to the ball (see
coupler fit adjustment). For added security, place
a lock, pin or bolt through the hole provided in the
coupler locking lever.
8. Check clearance between vehicles in a turning
situation.
9. Most states require rear lighting on the towed car.
A BX8811 Wiring Kit is recommended.
10. Prior to a towing trip, be sure all towing accesso-
ries and attachment points are secure. Check for
cracked welds and loose bolts. This is important
on all occasions but particularly on a new installa-
tion, when they should be checked just prior to
initial towing and again after 100-200 miles of
towing.
11. Do Not Back Up when towing. This may damage
the tow bar assembly or the towed car’s chassis.
12. Avoid sharp turns and rough terrain. Check
assembly after unusual events and periodically on
long trips.
13. Do not use towed vehicle for storing luggage, etc.;
you may exceed the towing capacity of the tow
bar.
SAFETY CABLE INSTALLATION
1. Using the cable hooks, attach the cables to a solid part
of the chassis of the towed vehicle or to the bracket
convenience links on unibody cars. NOTE: It is best
to have permanent chains that connect the conve-
nience links to the frame.
2. Wrap each cable once or twice around their respective
tow bar leg and cross them under the coupler area.
3. Using the cable hooks, attach the opposite ends of the
cables to a solid part of the chassis of the towing
vehicle if at all possible.
4. Adjust slack so that the cables cannot touch the
ground or become caught beneath the ball. If either of
these things happen, the cables may become dam-
aged and ineffective. DO NOT USE DAMAGED
CABLES!
5. If BX8805 or BX8806 cables are not used, be sure
each cable or chain used has at least the load rating of
the coupler.
Heavy Spring
Light Spring
Ball
Clamp
(Unlocked Position)
Locking Lever
(Locked Position)
Channel Lock
Lock Nut
Housing
COUPLER FIT ADJUSTMENT
1.Using a 3/4" socket, tighten or loosen the nut
until firm contact between coupler and ball is
established.
2.Check ball to housing tension periodically and
tighten if needed.
3.Lightly lubricate the ball.
Pin & Chain
(Optional)