Blue Ox BX7302P - Manual (Page 2)

1. Blue Ox tow bars should be used with cars designed or modified to be towed.
2. Set the transmission for towing according to the owner's manual. Verify recreational towing procedures in the
vehicle owners manual.
3. Unlock the steering wheel for towing to allow the front wheels of the towed vehicle to “track”.
4. Be sure the front end of the towed vehicle is properly aligned. Unaligned vehicles will cause poor tracking and
abnormal wear on the tires.
5. The use of safety cables or chains is REQUIRED BY LAW. Blue Ox BX88197 (7ft/ 10,000 lb w/ hooks) safety cables
are recommended for this utility vehicle application.
6. Check clearance between vehicles in a turning situation.
7. Rear lighting is required on the towed car. A BX8811 (Wiring Kit), BX8847 (Wiring Kit) or BX8869 (Bulb & Socket) is
recommended.
8. Prior to a towing trip, check to be sure all the towing accessories and attachment points are secure. Check for cracked
welds, loose bolts or pins on baseplate and tow bar. This is important on all occasions, but particularly on a new
installation, when they should be checked just prior to initial towing and again after 100-200 miles of towing.
9. Do Not Back Up when towing. Damage to both vehicles and towing system may occur.
10. Avoid sharp turns and rough terrain. Check installation after any unusual event and periodically on a long trip as
stated in step 8.
11. Do not use the Towed Vehicle for storing luggage, etc.; you may exceed the towing capacity of the Tow Bar
and its accessories.
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.
Product Safety Policy Statement
It is, and shall continue to be, a primary objective of Automatic Equipment Manufacturing Company to provide
customers with safe and reliable products. Automatic will, and has, established safety procedures in product design,
manufacture, promotion and sales; and will coordinate efforts to promote customer safety to the greatest extent possible.
Each department has primary responsibility for the promotion of safety under the guidelines of the Product Safety
Committee.
WARNING: Ensure that your towing vehicle is of adequate size to properly control your towed vehicle.
The weight and braking capacity should be large enough to handle both vehicles in an emergency
situation. Check your towing vehicle manufacturers recommendations for towing, hitch load, and braking
capacities. The hitch, ball, motorhome chassis, and safety cables (each individual cable) need to be rated
at a minimum for the weight of the vehicle being towed.
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